§ 4.84.195. Enforcement and penalties.


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  • a.

    Criminal Penalties.

    1.

    A person who has violated any provision of this chapter and/or knowingly files a false statement or report pursuant to this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days in the county jail or by both such fine and imprisonment.

    2.

    Each day of a violation as described in subsection a.1. shall constitute a separate offense.

    b.

    Administrative Fines.

    1.

    Upon a finding by Environmental Health that a person has violated any provision of this chapter, and/or knowingly filed a false statement or report pursuant to this chapter, Environmental Health may issue an administrative order requiring the violation to be corrected as well as an administrative fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500).

    2.

    Each day of a violation as described in subsection b.1. shall constitute a separate violation.

    3.

    Written notice of the fine shall be served by certified mail or by personal service with a description of the violation(s) and the supporting facts. The notice shall also mention the right to lodge an appeal and request a hearing before Environmental Health contesting the imposition of the fine.

    4.

    Appeals must be made in writing, and shall include facts disputing the violation(s). Appeals must be addressed to Environmental Health, and must be received within ten (10) calendar days of the date appearing on the notice of the fine. The decision of Environmental Health shall be sent to the appellant by certified mail within thirty (30) calendar days of the appeal. The decision will constitute a final administrative order with no additional administrative right of appeal.

    5.

    If said fine is not paid within thirty (30) calendar days from the date appearing on the notice of the fine or the notice of determination from Environmental Health after the appeal hearing, the fine may be referred to a collection agency within or external to the County. In addition, any outstanding fines must be paid prior to the issuance or renewal of permit, certification, or registration issued by Environmental Health pursuant to this chapter.

(Ord. No. 04754, § 1, 1-5-2016)