§ 11-159 — Penalties

Sec. 11-159. - Penalties.

(a) Any person found to be violating any provision of this article shall be served by the district with written notice pursuant to section 11-160, stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations. (b) Any person who shall continue any violation beyond the time limit provided for shall be punishable by fine in the amount not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each violation, each day. (c) Chronic violations of the terms of this article may result in the revocation of permits issued to the violator and/or discontinuance of service. (d) Recovery of costs incurred by the district or the city. Any person violating any of the provisions of this regulation [article] who discharges or causes a discharge producing a deposit or obstruction or causes damage to or impairs the district's or the city's wastewater disposal or collection system shall be liable to the district or to the city for any expense, loss, or damage caused by such violation or discharge. The district shall bill the violator for the cost incurred by the district for any cleaning, repair, or replacement work caused by the violation or discharge in the district. The city shall bill the violator for the cost incurred by the city for any cleaning, repair, or replacement work caused by the violation or discharge. Refusal to pay the assessed costs shall constitute a violation of this article. (e) Falsifying information. Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, manifest, or other document filed or required to be maintained pursuant to this regulation [article] shall be subject to the penalties as set out above and may result in the suspension or revocation of permits.

(Ord. No. 1906, 5-5-92)