Section 14-54-1704 - Hearing and board findings(a) At a hearing: (1) A criminal nuisance abatement board may consider any evidence, including evidence of the general reputation of the place or premises; and(2) The owner of the premises shall have an opportunity to present evidence in his or her defense.(b) All witnesses at a hearing shall be sworn.(c)(1) After the hearing, the board may declare the place or premises to be: (A) A public nuisance as defined by §§ 5-74-109, 14-54-1502, and 16-105-402; or(B) Used for prostitution as defined by § 5-70-102.(2) After declaring a place or premises a nuisance, the board shall make a factual determination as to the reasons why the board finds that a public nuisance exists.(d) The sworn testimony and the board's findings shall become a part of the record.Acts 2003, No. 1190, § 4.