§ 13-203. Violations; penalties; other remedies.  


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  • (a)

    A person who violated any provision of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is punishable by a fine as provided in section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the city, or any amendment thereto or renumbering thereof, for violations of public health, for each act of violation, and for each day of violation.

    (b)

    In addition to proceeding under the authority of subsection (a) of this section, the city is entitled to pursue all criminal and civil remedies to which it is entitled in accordance with the provisions set forth in V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code chs. 341 and 366; V.T.C.A., Water Code chs. 7, 26 and 37; and 30 TAC Chapters 30 and 285. V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code § 366.092, and/or other such penalties or any amendment thereto, or renumbering thereof, that may be provided by state law. Each day of a continuing violations a separate offense and is punishable as such.

    (c)

    In addition to proceeding under the authority of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the city is entitled to pursue all other criminal and civil remedies to which it is entitled under authority of statutes or other ordinances against a person committing violations.

(Ord. No. 7512, § 1, 10-17-06)