A. Criminal Prosecution: A violation of the provisions of this chapter prohibiting a cross connection between the pressurized irrigation system and the Mapleton City culinary water system constitutes a class B misdemeanor. All other violations of this ordinance constitute a class C misdemeanor.
B. Presumption: The owner of the property where a cross contamination occurs shall be presumed to be responsible for any violation of this chapter.
C. Civil Penalties: In addition to the city's ability to prosecute violations in criminal proceedings, a violation of any of the provisions contained herein shall also subject the violator to civil penalties including termination of secondary water supply until proof of termination of the violation is presented to the public works director. Where it is determined a cross connection exists the property owner shall pay to the city an administrative reimbursement equal to the actual costs incurred by the city. Actual costs shall include costs of engineers, city employees, the city attorney and court costs, if necessary, to locate the cross connection, protect the city water system from cross contamination, and to collect reimbursement from the property owner. In the event of a second violation of the same section of this chapter by a property owner, the property owner shall pay an administrative penalty equal to twice the actual costs incurred by the city. (1986 Code)