§ 30A-9. Enforcement.

(a)

The commissioner shall create and provide for a procedure for any person to report any known or suspected violation of this chapter. The procedure shall include the creation of a reporting form to document the nature and location of the reported violation, the basis for the report, and contact information for the reporting party.

(b)

The commissioner may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person or entity from violating this chapter.

(c)

The commissioner shall assess a civil monetary penalty against any person or entity violating this chapter, in the amount of:

(1)

One hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first violation;

(2)

Five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a second violation; or

(3)

One thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for a third or subsequent violation.

In assessing penalties, each day of violation must be considered a separate violation.

(d)

The commissioner may also assess to the violator of this chapter any costs of enforcing the provisions of this chapter.

(e)

The commissioner shall submit an annual report to the board containing a brief description of all complaints received and enforcement actions taken under this chapter, if any, along with any other relevant information or analysis the commissioner may choose, at his or her discretion, to include. A copy of such report shall be posted on the county department of agriculture's official website.

(Ord. No. 6196 R , § 9, 11-8-2016)