(A) Any person who violates any provision contained in this chapter, in the rules and regulations adopted under and pursuant to this chapter or in any variance granted pursuant to § 51.14 may be fined up to $2,500 for each violation. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate violation. In assessing any fine under this chapter, the nature of the violation, the seriousness of the violation, the culpability of the violator, the harm or potential harm involved by the violation and any other relevant factors shall be considered.
(B) Whenever any violation of this chapter, the rules and regulations adopted under and pursuant to this chapter, or any variance granted pursuant to this chapter is occurring, the Health Department may order the violation stopped by written notice served on any person in violation, and the person upon receiving the notice shall immediately cease the violation.
(C) The county may institute suit for injunction or fines in the county’s Circuit or Superior Courts to restrain any person from or fine any person violating the provisions of this chapter, any rules and regulations established under and pursuant to § 51.15 or any variance granted pursuant to § 51.14.
(Prior Code, § 13-18-17-1) (Ord. passed 5-1-1989, 89 COM REC 436–451; Ord. passed 4-4-1994, 94 COM REC 314–331; Ord. 99-250, passed 5-1-1999, 99 COM REC 250–275; Ord. 03-668, passed 5-1-2004, 03 COM REC 667–687; Ord. 09-172, passed 4-20-2009; Ord. 2014-171, passed 4-21-2014)