A. To promote conservation of the city's water resources, the following penalties for wasting water or violation of water restrictions for any calendar year identified in this chapter shall be issued to the property owner as follows:
1. First offense: Written warning issued by the city administrator, sent to the property owner.
2. Second offense: A civil fine, payable to the city of Ely, in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00).
3. Third offense: A misdemeanor with a minimum fine of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00), plus court costs and fees.
4. Fourth offense: A misdemeanor with a minimum fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00), plus court costs and fees.
B. The city of Ely's compliance officer is vested with the power to issue the above citations to the property owner.
C. Persons or businesses caught utilizing water without applying for services shall be charged as a misdemeanor with a minimum fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) plus court costs and fees. (Ord. 674, 5-12-2016)