(A) Each and every violation of this chapter whether denominated as unlawful or an offense, or not, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance per se and may be abated by appropriate proceedings provided by law. The city shall have the right enforce the requirements of the chapter through legal action.
(B) Any violation of the terms of this chapter shall likewise be deemed a misdemeanor and any person, either for himself or by an agent, servant or employee who shall violate any provision of this chapter, or who shall be engaged in any work or the erection of any structure, derrick, drilling rig, tank, pipeline or other drilling apparatus which shall be in violation of any provision of this chapter, upon conviction thereof shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction of such violation shall be punished as provided in § 10.99 of the City of Memphis Code of Ordinances. Any person, agent or employee engaged in such violation shall, upon conviction, be so punished therefor.
(Ord. 211, passed 1-5-2021)