(a) Any user who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or who discharges or causes a discharge producing a deposit or obstruction, or causes damage to or impairs the City's sewage treatment system shall be liable to the City for any expense, loss or damage caused by such violation or discharge. The City shall bill the user for the costs 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 chapter enforceable under the provisions of Sections 943.32, 943.33, 943.34, 943.35 and 943.36.
(b) The Law Director, on behalf of the City of Canton, shall have the authority to initiate a civil action to recover said damages, to include reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, and other expenses associated with enforcement activities, including, but not limited to, sampling and monitoring expenses.
(Ord. 179-94. Passed 7-25-94.)