(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.