(A) Misdemeanor. Any person who violates this chapter, or who permits a violation to exist on the premises under his or her control, or fails to take action to abate the existence of the violation(s) within a specified time period, when ordered or notified to do so by the Health Authority, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided by law. Each day that a violation continues shall constitutes a separate offense.
(B) Civil remedies. In the event of a violation or threat of violation of this chapter, the County Attorney may take appropriate action to enforce this chapter, including application for injunctive relief, action to compel performance or other appropriate action in court, if necessary, to prevent, restrain,
correct or abate such violations or threatened violations. The County Attorney enforcing provisions of this chapter may seek costs and disbursements, including staff time and attorneys’ fees.
(Ord. 11-06, passed 11-29-2011)