(a) The fee for a permit for a single occurrence of open burning shall be $5, or another amount set by Council from time to time. However, any person who fails to obtain a permit as required under this article, or has a permit revoked, or submits a false application for a permit, shall be charged an administrative permit surcharge of $3, or another amount set by Council from time to time, in addition to the usual fee, at such time that all requirements of this article are complied with and a valid permit becomes issued.
(b) The collection of all fees and surcharges in this section shall be the responsibility of the Finance Director, who shall have the authority to appoint a collection agent.