(A) Suspension due to illicit discharges in emergency situations. The county may, without prior notice, suspend MS4 discharge access to a person when the suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened discharge, which presents or may present imminent and substantial danger to the environment, to the health or welfare of persons or to the MS4 or other watercourses. If the violator fails to comply with a suspension order issued in an emergency, the authorized enforcement agency may take steps as deemed necessary to prevent or minimize damage to the MS4 or other watercourses or to minimize danger to persons.
(B) Termination due to the detection of illicit discharge. Any person discharging to the MS4 in violation of this chapter may have his or her MS4 access terminated if the termination would, in the judgment of the authorized enforcement agency, abate or reduce an illicit discharge. The authorized enforcement agency will notify the violator of the proposed termination of his or her MS4 access. The violator may petition the authorized enforcement agency for a post-termination hearing regarding the termination of access. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with rules promulgated by the authorized enforcement agency. A person commits a violation of this chapter if the person reinstates MS4 access to premises terminated pursuant to this section, without the prior approval of the authorized enforcement agency.
(Ord. 2008-08, passed 5-5-2008)