(a) It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to violate any provision of Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the San Bernardino County Code. All enforcement procedures, remedies, and penalties provided by Health and Safety Code §§ 25299 et seq. and provided by Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the San Bernardino County Code shall apply to any person who:
(1) Fails to obtain all necessary permits required for installation, operation, up-grade, permanent closure, or removal of underground storage tanks, or for other CUPA Permit Elements as required;
(2) Operates without making payment of any required fees. Such person or entity shall be guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor as specified in § 23.0412 of this Code;
(3) Fails to submit a work plan or provide required notifications of commencement of work to the Division prior to the beginning of any phase of corrective action or interim remedial action;
(4) Fails to implement any phase of corrective action as required by law, regulation, ordinance or pursuant to conditions set by the Division;
(5) Fails to submit, within 30 calendar days after requested, a written report of findings at any phase of corrective action;
(6) Fails to manage material contaminated with hazardous material or hazardous waste from a release, as prescribed by law, regulation, ordinance, or pursuant to conditions set by the Division.
(b) Penalties under this Section are in addition to, and do not supersede or limit, any and all other legal remedies and penalties, civil or criminal, that may be applicable under Health and Safety Code §§ 25280 et seq. or Code of Regulations Title 23.
(c) Payment of any late fee or penalty established by this County Code shall not relieve a person from the responsibility of correcting any violation of this County Code or from correcting a violation of any other statute or regulation.
(d) In addition to every other remedy or penalty provided by law, the Division may refer suspected fraudulent or unfair business practices as defined in the California Business and Professions Code to the appropriate authority for further investigation and remedies.
(Ord. 3846, passed - -2002)