(a) Violations of this Chapter shall be prosecuted as infractions and shall be punished by a fine of not exceeding $100.00 for a first violation, $200.00 for a second violation occurring within one year, and $500.00 for a third or subsequent violation occurring within one year.
(b) A violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute a public nuisance and may be abated by the County or by an affected employee or resident of the County through the use of administrative citations or civil processes by means of a restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or in any other manner provided by law for the abatement of such nuisance.
(c) All remedies and penalties provided in this Chapter shall be cumulative and discretionary and not exclusive of other applicable provisions in this Chapter, this Code or other applicable State or Federal law.
(d) Enforcement of this Chapter shall be the responsibility of the County Health Officer or his or her designees. Any peace officer or code enforcement official also may enforce this Chapter.
(e) Any person who desires to register a complaint hereunder may initiate enforcement consideration with the County Health Officer or his or her designee.
(Ord. 4212, passed - -2013)