Any surface mining operation in violation of this title, or in violation of any surface mining permit or order to comply issued pursuant to this chapter, shall be considered a public nuisance. If the operator fails to comply with an order to comply, issued pursuant to this article, the Director may refer the violation to County Counsel for abatement or the District Attorney for criminal remedies. (§ 1, Ord. 1190, eff. September 5, 1996; as amended by Ord. 1518, eff. February 13, 2020)