(A) The Town Council authorizes the town to issue citations for violations of this subchapter. During Stage 3 or 4 restrictions, any owner, occupant or person having an interest in, or control over, the property subject to this subchapter who shall fail to comply with this subchapter after being given notice, may be guilty of an infraction for each offense, and water service may be disconnected. Citations shall be issued with graduated penalties as follows:
(1) First violation, a warning will be issued.
(2) Second violation, a $50 fine shall be imposed.
(3) Third violation, a $100 fine shall be imposed.
(4) Forth violation, a $200 fine shall be imposed and a mandatory court appearance shall be required.
(B) Any person, firm or corporation who fails to comply with, or violates any of these regulations, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine and water service may be disconnected. Fines shall be issued with graduated penalties as set forth in division (A) above.
(C) Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense punishable as herein above described. The imposition of any sentence shall not exempt the offender from compliance with the requirements of these regulations and provisions of this subchapter.
(D) Civil enforcement. Appropriate actions and proceedings may be taken by law or in equity to prevent any violation of these regulations, to recover damages, to restrain, correct or abate a violation, and these remedies shall be in addition to the penalties described above.
(Ord. 2009-03, passed 6-15-2009; Am. Ord. 2015-02, passed 3-16-2015)