(a) Civil Penalties. A discharger who is found to have violated any provision of this chapter, his, her or its wastewater discharge permit, or an order, rule or regulation of the City or a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be subject to the imposition of a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation. Each day on which a violation occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the City may recover reasonable attorney fees, court costs, court reporter's fees and other expenses of litigation by appropriate suit at law against the discharger.
(b) Criminal Penalties. Any person who or which intentionally or willfully violates any provision of this chapter, his, her or its wastewater discharge permit, or any rule, regulation or order of the City or a court of competent jurisdiction, or any person who or which allows a violation to occur after becoming aware of said violation, shall be punishable, upon conviction, by a criminal penalty of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day per violation and not more than six months in jail.
(Ord. 92-19. Passed 9-21-92.)