(A) Any person found to be in violation of this chapter shall be fined for the first offense not more than $500; for the second and each subsequent offense not more than $1000. Each day after the expiration of the time limit for abating unsanitary conditions and completing improvements to abate such conditions as ordered by the County Board of Health shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. Further, any person found to be in violation of this chapter shall be liable to the County Board of Health for any expense, loss or damage occasioned the Board of Health by reason of violation.
(BCC Ord. 1993-34, passed 11-1-93)
(B) (1) Any person found to be in violation of §§ 51.20 through 51.32 shall be fined for the first offense not more than $2,000; for the second and each subsequent offense not more than $2,500. Any person constructing, installing, replacing, altering, or repairing any OSS who is not certified in Howard County shall be deemed to be in violation of §§ 51.20 through 51.32. Each day after the expiration of the time limit for abating unsanitary conditions and completing improvements to abate such conditions as ordered by the County Health Department shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.
(2) In the event that any on-site sewage system installed does not meet compliance with §§ 51.20 through 51.32, after the expiration of the time limit for correction, the installer shall be fined for the first offense not more than $1,000 and suspension of license. For the second offense, after the expiration of the time limit for correction, the installer shall be fined not more than $2,500 and revocation of license.
(Ord. 2006-BCC-23, passed 5-9-06)