A. Criminal Penalties: Any person violating this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition to any fine levied, reimbursement for damage caused or for suppression costs may be assessed against any person found guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Civil Penalties: Any person violating this Chapter or who does any of the following:
1. Burns without a permit where a permit is required;
2. Burns nonpermitted materials;
3. Does not maintain control of a fire for which that person is responsible;
shall be liable for the costs of suppressing any resulting fire. Such costs shall include the cost of wages paid out by any fire department responding to that particular fire as well as a reasonable charge for usage of equipment, materials and supplies in suppressing said fire. An attorney chosen by the fire district shall prosecute such civil cases at the request of the entity responsible for fire control, the fire department contracting for fire suppression services within the area or any party suffering damages from such violations and any recovery obtained shall be paid over to the person or entity suffering the loss. (Ord. 92-03, 6-22-1992)