A. Maximum criminal penalty for violations of this chapter shall be as set forth for Class 1 misdemeanors in A.R.S. Title 13, as they may from time to time be amended plus all applicable surcharges as required by law.
B. Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record report, plan or other document filed or required to be filed by this chapter, or by permit or order, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this chapter, or by permit or order issued hereunder, or who receives the benefit of sewer service to their property without payment for same, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $1,000 for each violation, or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or by both fine and imprisonment.
C. Except as provided in subsection B. of this section, any person or enterprise who intentionally or with criminal negligence violates this chapter, or permit or order issued hereunder, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000 for each violation, or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or by both fine and imprisonment.
D. An enterprise which is found guilty of committing an offense under this chapter shall be punished by a fine not less than $5,000. A judgment that the enterprise shall pay a fine shall constitute a lien in like manner, as a judgment for money rendered in a civil action.
(Ord. 24-1330, § 1, passed 4-23-2024)