932.35 RECOVERY OF COSTS INCURRED BY THE DISTRICT.

   In addition to civil, administrative or criminal fines or penalties, any discharger who violates any of the provisions of this Code, or any wastewater discharge permit, or who discharges or causes a discharge producing a deposit or obstruction, or causes damage to or impairs the District's wastewater disposal system shall be liable to the District for any expense, loss or damage caused by such violation or discharge. The District, by and through its Deputy Director or other duly authorized representative shall bill the discharger for the costs incurred by the District for:

   (a)   Any investigation, sampling, cleaning, repair or replacement work, legal fees or other costs incurred as a result of the violation or discharge; and

   (b)   Any and all penalties and/or fines imposed upon and/or required to be paid by the District as the result of its inability to comply with its NPDES permit and/or any other disposal system permits as the result of the discharger's failure to comply with this Code, any wastewater discharge permit and/or any final administrative order or emergency suspension notice of the District. Refusal to pay the assessed costs shall constitute a violation of this Code, enforceable under the provisions of this section and Sections 932.25 to 932.33.

      (Ord. 92-206. Passed 4-29-92.)