§ 98-266. Civil penalties.  


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  • Any discharger who is found to have violated an order of the city or who has failed to comply with any provisions of this division, and the regulations, or rules to the city (or permit under the article), shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of $1,000.00 per day for each day the violation occurs. Each day on which a violation shall occur or continue, shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. In addition to the penalties provided in this section, the city may recover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, court reporter's fees and other expenses of litigation by appropriate suit at law against the person found to have violated this division or the orders, rules, regulations and permits issued under this division.

(Ord. No. 01-308, § 1, 4-2-2001)