§ 33-4-115. PENALTIES.

(a)

Criminal. A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 for each violation.

(b)

Civil.

(1)

As an alternative to a criminal action, the county may bring a civil action against any person for any violation of this title.

(2)

The action may seek the imposition of a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 against the person, an injunction to prohibit the person from continuing the violation, or both.

(c)

Continuing violation as separate offense. Each day that a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.

(d)

Enforcement. The Director of Environmental Protection and Sustainability may enforce the provisions of this title in accordance with Article 3, Title 6 of the Code.

(1988 Code, § 14-154) (Bill No. 94-02, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 82-06, § 4, 8-24-2006; Bill No. 25-10, § 1, 6-1-2010; Bill No. 122-10, § 13, 1-16-2011)

Editor's note:
  Section 3 of Bill No. 25-10 provides that the legislation is retroactive to May 4, 2010.