(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, co-partnership, firm, company, limited liability company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust, estate, political subdivision, or any other legal entity, or their legal representatives, agents or assigns.
POTABLE WATER. Any water used for human or domestic consumption, including, but not limited to, water used for drinking, bathing, swimming, washing dishes, or preparing foods.
(B) Prohibition. On or after the effective date of this section, the use or attempt to use as a potable water supply groundwater from within the area described and depicted in Ordinance 2021-36 as the Restricted Groundwater Zone within the corporate limits of the city by the installation or drilling of wells or by any other method is hereby prohibited. This prohibition expressly includes the City of Troy.
(C) Penalty. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of up to $500 for each violation.
(Ord. 2021-36, passed 12-20-2021)