§ 9-196. Enforcement, penalties, and liability for pollution abatement.

(a)

The provisions of this article shall be enforced as provided in chapter 7 of the Osceola County Code of Ordinances and any amendment(s) thereto.

(b)

No person shall oppose, obstruct or resist any enforcement officer, designated county staff, or any person authorized by the enforcement officer or designated county staff in the discharge of his or her duties, as provided in this article.

(c)

Any person responsible for an illicit connection, or an illicit discharge, to the stormwater system, is subject to fine(s) and shall be responsible to pay both the necessary expenses incurred in evaluating, treating, and disposing of pollutant materials and also the reasonable cost of repairs. A lien may be placed against the land on which the violation exists and upon any other real or personal property owned by the violator.

(d)

The remedies and penalties provided in this article are not exclusive, and the county may seek whatever other remedies are authorized by statute, at law, or in equity against any person who violates the provisions of this article.

(Ord. No. 08-28, § 6, 11-10-08)