SEC. 68.1015. SETTLEMENT PROCESS.

   The Director, pursuant to Section 68.1013 of this Chapter, may adopt a written settlement agreement process for the settlement of violations of this Chapter, which shall take into consideration the penalty factors set forth in Section 68.1012(c) of this Chapter.

(Added by Ord. No. 9293 (N.S.), effective 1-12-01; amended by Ord. No. 10927 (N.S.), effective 1-10-25)

SEC. 68.1016. GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION, MODIFICATION OR SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS PERMIT.

   Any operating permit element issued pursuant to this Chapter may be revoked, modified or suspended during its term, upon one or more of the following grounds:

   (a)   Violation of any of the terms or conditions of the operating permit element, including nonpayment of fees;

   (b)   Obtaining the operating permit element by misrepresentation or intentional failure to fully disclose all relevant facts;

   (c)   A change in any condition that requires modification or termination of the operation of the underground storage tank; or

   (d)   Violation of any provision of this Chapter, including the state laws and regulations incorporated by reference in this Chapter.

(Added by Ord. No. 9293 (N.S.), effective 1-12-01; amended by Ord. No. 10927 (N.S.), effective 1-10-25)

SEC. 68.1017. METHOD OF REVOCATION, MODIFICATION OR SUSPENSION.

   The Director may revoke, modify or suspend an operating permit element pursuant to Section 68.912 and follow by issuing a written notice stating the reasons therefor, and serving same together with a copy of the provisions of this Chapter, upon the holder of the operating permit element. The revocation, modification or suspension shall become effective 15 days after service of the notice, unless the holder of the operating permit element enters into a settlement agreement with the Director or appeals the notice in accordance with the provisions of Section 68.913. If such an appeal is filed, the revocation, modification or suspension shall not become effective until a final decision on the appeal is issued.

(Added by Ord. No. 9293 (N.S.), effective 1-12-01; amended by Ord. No. 10709 (N.S.), effective 1-15-21; amended by Ord. No. 10927 (N.S.), effective 1-10-25)

SEC. 68.1018. ADMINISTRATION.

   Except as otherwise provided, the Director, or their designee, is charged with the responsibility of administering this Chapter, and shall be authorized from time to time to promulgate and enforce such rules or regulations consistent with the purposes, intent and express terms of this Chapter as he or she deems necessary to implement such purposes, intent and express terms. No rules or regulations promulgated by the Director or amendments thereof shall be enforced or become effective until thirty calendar days following the date on which the proposed rules or regulations are filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.

(Added by Ord. No. 9293 (N.S.), effective 1-12-01; amended by Ord. No. 10709 (N.S.), effective 1-15-21; amended by Ord. No. 10927 (N.S.), effective 1-10-25)