§ 2-31-179. Enforcement; penalties.

(a)

Violations of this article shall be subject to prosecution pursuant to Section 125.69, Florida Statutes, and upon a ruling of culpability, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed sixty (60) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. If the violation continues, each occurrence shall constitute a separate offense. In addition to the sanctions contained herein, the county may take other appropriate legal action including, but not limited to, injunctive relief or permit revocation to enforce the provisions of this article.

(b)

Activities that are found to be carried out in violation of this article or a condition or conditions of a Manatee County landspreading permit may be punishable by a citation issued by the director or his/her authorized agent. Upon the issuance of a citation, the person responsible for the noncompliance condition shall cease all noncompliant activities until such activities are brought into compliance. The issuance of three (3) or more citations to the same hauler may result in permit revocation or other remedies available to the county under subsection (a).

(c)

A hauler who has had his/her permit revoked may be considered for a new permit if evidence is provided to the director that all causes of former violations have been addressed and remedied. If the director finds in favor of the hauler, a new permit application, performance security and permit fee shall be required.

(d)

Enforcement of this article may also occur under the procedures outlined in Chapter 162, Florida Statutes

(Ord. No. 97-26, § XIV, 2-18-97)