§ 541.99 Penalty

   (a)   Whoever violates any of the provisions of the following sections shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each day of a continuing violation or noncompliance shall constitute a separate offense.

      Section 541.07 "Catch Basins"
      Section 541.08 "Stormwater Connections"
      Section 541.081 "Watercourse Protection"
      Section 541.11 "Prohibition of Illicit Wastewater or Stormwater Discharges"
      Section 541.12(c) "Control of Unacceptable Discharges"
      Section 541.97(d) or (f) "Abatement Orders; Stop Work Orders; Enforcement Procedures."

   (b)   Whoever violates any of the provisions of the following sections shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor on the first offense, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree on the second offense, and a misdemeanor of the first degree on a third and any subsequent offense.

      Section 541.04 "Sewer Builder's License and Bond"
      Section 541.05 "Sewer Connection Permits"
      Section 541.06 "Sewer Construction Requirements"

   (c)   In addition to any other method of enforcement provided for in this chapter, whenever the Commissioner finds that any person has violated or is violating any provision of this chapter concerning unacceptable discharges, he or she shall order in writing that the violation cease immediately, shall terminate water service to the premises where the violation occurred, and shall take any further enforcement action provided in this chapter that is necessary.

   (d)   Persons and organizations, including but not limited to a corporation, partnership or limited liability company, may also be liable and convicted of an offense under this Chapter as provided by Sections 601.10 and 601.11 of the Codified Ordinances and RC 2901.23 and 2901.24.

(Ord. No. 609-17. Passed 6-4-18, eff. 6-5-18)