(A) Cause to issue a notice of violation. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or who makes any false statement on a certificate of compliance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment or a fine or both as defined by law.
(B) Notice of violation. The Department shall serve, in person or by mail, a notice of violation to any person determined to be violating provisions of this chapter. The notice of violation shall contain:
(1) A statement documenting the findings of fact determined through observations, inspections, or investigations;
(2) A list of specific violation(s) of this chapter;
(3) Specific requirements for correction or removal of the specified violation(s); and
(4) A mandatory time schedule for correction, removal, and compliance with this chapter.
(C) Prosecution. In the event of a violation of this chapter, in addition to other remedies, the city may institute appropriate actions or proceedings to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate such violations.
(D) State notification of violation, in accordance with state law, the city shall notify the MPCA of any inspection, installation, design, construction, alteration, or repair of an SSTS by a licensed/certified person or any septage removal by a licensed pumper that is performed in violation of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 426, passed 11-18-2014)