§ 9.04.070. Violations  


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  • Any person violating the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor as defined by the California Penal Code and is subject to such penalties for violation thereof as may be generally provided in said Penal Code.

    Any person who intentionally violates any provision of this chapter, including the requirements or conditions set forth in permits duly issued pursuant to this chapter, or who discharges waste which causes pollution, or exceeds the effluent limitation, national standards of performance, pretreatment or toxicity standards, shall be liable to the city for civil penalties imposed by the city on account of such violations. The civil liabilities may be in a sum not to exceed $10,000.00 for each day in which such violation occurs or continues. The city may petition the superior court to enforce and recover such sums. In determining such amount, the city shall take into account all relevant circumstances, including, but not limited to the extent of harm caused by the violation, the nature and persistence of the violation, the length of time over which the violation occurs, corrective action, if any, and fines and penalties imposed by the city, other county, state, or federal agencies.