(a) Injunctive Relief. Whenever a community has violated or continues to violate this chapter, its community discharge permit, or any administrative order of the County or court of competent jurisdiction, the County may petition the Court for the issuance of a preliminary or permanent injunction or both (as may be appropriate) to restrain or compel activities on the part of the community.
(b) Civil penalties. Any person, or persons who intentionally or willfully violate any provision of this chapter, their community discharge permit, or any administrative order of the County or court of competent jurisdiction or any person or persons that allow a violation to continue after becoming aware of said violation shall be punishable, upon conviction, by a criminal penalty of up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per day per violation and not more than six (6) months in jail. Second offenders may be fined up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) per day and imprisonment for no more than two (2) years.
(c) Falsifying Information. Any person or persons who knowingly make any false statement, representation or certification in any application, record, report, plan or document filed or required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter, any community discharge permit, or any administrative order of the County or court of competent jurisdiction, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method, shall be punishable, upon conviction, by a criminal penalty of up to eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) per day per violation and not more than six (6) months in jail. The maximum penalties for second violations are twice those for first violators.
(Ord. 2000-563. Adopted 11-13-00.)