923.99 PENALTY.

   (a)   Penalty. Any user who is found to have violated an order of Council or who has failed to comply with any provisions of this chapter and the orders, rules, regulations and permits issued hereunder, shall be fined. At least a five hundred dollar ($500.00) fine is mandatory under this section. Each day during which the violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.

   (b)   Costs of Damage. Any user violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or who causes damage or other impairment to the City’s water and/or wastewater system shall become liable for any expense, loss or damage caused by the violation. The Director of Public Service may add to the users charges and fees, the costs assessed for any cleaning, repair or replacement work caused by the violation. Refusal to pay the assessed costs shall constitute a violation of this chapter.

   (c)   Falsifying Information. Any person who knowingly makes any false statements, representation or certification in any application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter or who falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring or metering device or method required under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.

(Ord. 54-88. Passed 9-26-88.)