(a) This chapter shall be construed to be a responsibility and liability of a civil nature on the part of the driver and shall not be construed to conflict, contravene, enlarge or reduce any criminal liability or responsibility, including fines imposed by a judge on a driver for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and/or a controlled substance. This chapter shall not be construed to authorize any judge to impose criminal sanctions based solely on this chapter, as to the responsible party in a hazardous or toxic waste violation.
(b) The Finance Department shall, within a reasonable time of receiving itemized costs incurred for an emergency response and administrative costs associated therewith, submit a bill for the same by first class mail or personal service to a person or other entity liable for these expenses as provided in this chapter. Such bill shall require full payment in thirty days from the date of billing.
(Ord. 2017-08. Passed 1-3-18.)