(a)
In addition to prohibiting certain conduct by natural persons, it
is the intent of this section to hold a corporation or association
legally responsible for prohibiting conduct performed by an agent
acting on behalf of a corporation or association and within the scope
of his office or employment.
(b)
Any person, operator, or owner who shall violate any provision of
this chapter, or who shall fail to comply with any provision hereof,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject
to a fine not to exceed the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00),
and each violation and each day such violation continues shall constitute
a separate offense and shall be punished accordingly.
(c)
Any person found to be guilty of violating provisions of this chapter
shall become liable to the city for any expense, loss, or damage occasioned
by the city for reason of appropriate clean-up and proper disposal
of said waste materials. Additionally, an administrative fee equal
to one-half (1/2) of assessed clean-up costs shall be levied by the
city against the guilty person.
(1995 Code, sec. 17-33; Ordinance adopting Code)