(a) Notice of Violation. Any blaster found to be in violation of this chapter shall be subject to the issuance of a notice of violation. The notice of violation shall state the specific violation and the remedial actions required. The notice of violation is not appealable.
(b) Fines. After the issuance of a notice of violation, any blaster failing to comply with any of the provisions, regulations or conditions of this chapter shall be fined, through the issuance of a civil citation, for every offense, in an amount based upon the number of citations issued within a twelve (12) month period, as follows:
Number of Citations | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ |
Fine | $100.00 | $750.00 | $1,500.00 | $2,500.00 | $5,000.00 |
Each day's continuance of any such violation shall be a separate offense. All civil penalties may be appealed to the Infrastructure Hearing Board as provided in chapter 28 of the Code.
(c) Any fines may be recovered by the urban county government in a civil action in the nature of the debt if the violator fails to pay the penalty within a prescribed period of time.
(Ord. No. 120-2024, § 5, 11-14-24)