Chapter 17.07
VIOLATIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES

Sections:

17.07.010    Violations and civil penalties.

17.07.020    Public nuisance.

17.07.030    Liability for damages.

17.07.010 Violations and civil penalties.

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or association, or agent thereof, to violate any provision of this title.

(2) Each violation of the provisions of this title or the provisions of any regulation, order, permit or ruling promulgated pursuant thereto shall constitute a civil infraction. Infractions shall be processed according to the provisions of Chapter 1.20 LCC and subject to the penalties of that chapter. In addition, any violation of the provisions of this title or the provisions of any regulation, order, permit or ruling promulgated pursuant thereto shall be a misdemeanor. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which the violation is committed, continued, or permitted.

(3) The provisions of this chapter are in addition to or as an alternative to, and not in lieu of, any other penalty, sanction or right of action provided in this title or by law, including a civil action in superior court. The initiation of a civil infraction or a civil action does not preclude initiation of criminal proceedings or the denial of any permit for violation of this title. [Ord. 1269 §9, 2016; Ord. 1192 §1, 2006]

17.07.020 Public nuisance.

Any violation of the provisions of this title or any order, permit, or ruling made in connection with administration or enforcement of this title is a public nuisance and the Lewis County prosecuting attorney may institute an action in superior court to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation(s). The court shall adjudge to the plaintiff such relief, by way of injunction or otherwise, as may be proper in order to fully effectuate the purposes of this title and of the regulations adopted and orders and rulings made pursuant thereto. [Ord. 1269 §9, 2016; Ord. 1192 §1, 2006]

17.07.030 Liability for damages.

Any person subject to the regulatory provisions of this title who violates any provision of this title or the provisions of a permit issued pursuant thereto shall be liable for all damage to public or private property arising from such violation, including the cost of restoring the affected area, within a reasonable time, to its condition prior to such violation. The Lewis County prosecuting attorney shall bring suit for damages under this section on behalf of the county. [Ord. 1269 §9, 2016; Ord. 1192 §1, 2006]