The provisions of this chapter may be enforced
by the Town Harbormaster, Bay Constables, Town Police Department officers
or other lawfully designated agents pursuant to their special duties.
[Amended 6-6-2013 by L.L. No. 4-2013]
Unless a different penalty is provided for in any section in
this chapter, any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall
be punishable as follows:
A. The first offense shall be punishable by a fine as set forth in the
schedule of fines contained in this chapter, including additional
penalties for failing to timely answer any instrument issued for the
aforesaid conduct, or by imprisonment for up to 15 days, or both.
B. The second offense, within a period of 18 months, shall be punishable
by a fine of not less than $250, nor more than $500, or by imprisonment
for not more than 15 days, or both.
C. The third or subsequent offense, within a period of 18 months, shall
be punishable by a fine of not less than $400, nor more than $1,000,
or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both.
D. Each continuing day of violation of this chapter shall constitute
a separate offense.
E. In addition to the penalties defined herein, the Town of East Hampton
may take any appropriate action or commence any proceeding to prevent
the continued violation of any provision of this chapter.
F. Any person or entity found by the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication to have violated any of the provisions of §
246-7B,
246-9B to
246-10B(1), shall likewise be subject to a monetary penalty not to exceed the maximum fine amounts set forth in the instant chapter, for the respective violations referenced therein for a first offense, subsequent offenses and continuing offenses.
[Added 6-2-2022 by L.L. No. 17-2022]
G. In addition to the penalties proscribed above, any person who violates any provision of §
246-18G or
246-19E shall be liable for a civil penalty not exceeding the actual costs of repairs or clean-up or any spill resulting from a violation of such provision.
[Added 6-7-2022 by L.L. No. 18-2022]