§ 2-31-309. Enforcement.

(a)

Any violation of this article may be enforced as provided in Section 125.69, Florida Statutes. In addition, the county may bring suit for damages for any violation of this article, and to restrain, enjoin, or otherwise prevent a violation of or mandate compliance with this article.

(b)

Violations of this article may be enforced as provided in Chapter 162, Part I, Florida Statutes, and Section 162.21, Florida Statutes.

(c)

In addition to any other action, violations of this article may be enforced against approved backflow assembly technicians by filing complaints with the county or the appropriate state agency responsible for issuing licenses or certificates.

(d)

In addition to any other action, failure to correct any cross-connection or perform any required testing or complete required repairs of any backflow prevention assembly following written notice to the facility owner by the county may result in completion of the testing or repairs or correction of the cross-connection by the county under extraordinary circumstances to prevent backflow of contaminants into the water system. In the event of such action by the county, all appropriate charges established by resolution of the board will be billed to the facility owner.

(Ord. No. 13-35, § 10, 10-22-13)