§ 14-222. Penalties.

(a)

Civil penalty: The county may assess a civil penalty of $100.00 for first offense violations of this article, $200.00 for the second offense, and $500.00 for each subsequent offense, which amount may be recovered by the county in a civil action in the nature of a debt. Each day in which the violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense. No civil penalty shall be assessed prior to notice of violation by citation or letter.

(b)

Injunction and order of abatement: The provisions of this article may be enforced by injunction and order of abatement.

(c)

Criminal penalties: Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not more than $100.00 for the first offense, $200.00 for the second offense, and $500.00 for each subsequent offense, or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. Each day of open burning in violation of this article shall be a separate violation.

(d)

Persons found to be in violation of the provision of this article may volunteer to perform cleanup work in lieu of prosecution, injunctive action, or civil penalties at the discretion of the county planning and development department.

(Ord. of 8-7-06(2), § 704.1)