Any user who violates this chapter, any order or wastewater discharge permit issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement shall be liable to the city for a civil penalty of no less than $1,000 and no more than $25,000 per day for each violation, in accordance with Cal. Gov't Code § 54740 and 40 CFR 403.8. The Director shall petition the superior court to impose, assess and recover these sums. In determining the amount of the civil penalty, the court will take into consideration all relevant circumstances, including, but not limited to, the extent of harm caused by the violation, the economic benefit derived through any noncompliance, the nature and persistence of the violation, the length of time over which the violation occurs, and corrective action, if any, attempted or taken by the user. Filing a suit for civil penalties shall not be a prerequisite for taking any other action against a user. No liability shall be recoverable under this section for any violation for which liability is recovered under § 13.08.465.
(`78 Code, § 13.08.460.) (Ord. 3346 § 3, 2022; Ord. 3111 § 3 (part), 2012; Ord. 2932 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2330 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 2195 § 1 (part), 1994.)