(A) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $2,500.
(B) Any person who knowingly violates the provisions of this chapter, part 91 (M.C.L.A. §§ 324.9101 et seq.), as amended, and all current rules, or knowingly makes a false statement in an application for a soil erosion and sedimentation control permit or in a soil erosion and sedimentation control plan is responsible for the payment of a civil fine of not more than $10,000 for each day of the violation.
(C) Any person who knowingly violates the provisions of this chapter, part 91 (M.C.L.A. §§ 324.9101 et seq.), as amended, and all current rules after receiving notification under § 115.012(A) of this chapter, is responsible for the payment of a civil fine of not less than $2,500 or more than $25,000 for each day of violation.
(D) A default in payment of a civil fine or costs ordered under this section or an installment of the fine or costs may be remedied by any means authorized under the Revised Judicature Act, Public Act 236 of 1961, as amended, being M.C.L.A. §§ 600.101 et seq.
(E) In addition to a fine assessed under this section, a person who violates part 91 (M.C.L.A. §§ 324.9101 et seq.), as amended, and all current rules, or this chapter, is liable to the state for damages for injury to, destruction of or loss of natural resources resulting from the violation. The court may order a person who violates this chapter to restore the area or areas affected by the violation to their condition as existing immediately prior to the violation.
(F) Lessees, contractors or other individuals undertaking any earth changes, as well as the landowner and on-site authorized agent, are liable for civil penalties prescribed in this section.
(Prior Code, § 16-13) (Ord. 1311, passed 3-16-2009)