(A) Any person found guilty of an offense under this chapter shall pay a civil fine in an amount not less than $25 and not more than $750. Each calendar day during which the violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense. Where monetary penalties are imposed for violations of § 151.024 by regional, state or federal agencies, the amount of these other agency fines will be offset against the monetary penalties for violation of this chapter.
(B) In addition to any fine imposed under division (A) above, the Administrator or the Director may revoke any stormwater management permit issued to the person.
(C) In addition to any fine imposed under division (A) above or action taken under division (B) above, the Administrator or the Director may issue an order requiring the suspension of any further work on the site, The stop-work order shall be in writing, shall indicate the reason for its issuance, and shall specify the action, if any, required to be taken in order to resume work, One copy of the stop-work order shall be posted on the site in a conspicuous place and one copy shall be delivered in the manner prescribed in § 151.166 to the permittee, if any, or if none, to the person in whose name the site was last assessed for taxes as disclosed by the records of the Supervisor of Assessments.
(D) In the enforcement of this chapter, the Administrator or the Director may bring any action, legal or equitable, including an action for injunctive relief that may be necessary.
(E) (1) An advisory committee, called the Agricultural Review Advisory Committee, shall be appointed by the WCSMC. The Committee shall be comprised of three members actively farming 60 or more contiguous acres in the county. The Committee will also include representatives of the Soil and Water Conservation District, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Farm Bureau.
(2) All complaints and ordinance violations related to § 151.024 shall be reviewed by the Agricultural Review Advisory Committee, who shall render an opinion to the WCSMC on the validity of the complaint, remedies and penalties to be imposed.
(Ord. 18-08, passed 1-14-19)