In any instance where a wastewater treatment system is located, installed,
constructed, altered, enlarged or extended in violation of this chapter, or
in any instance where this chapter is otherwise violated, the local governing
body may maintain an action or proceeding in the name of the municipality
in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with the terms of
this chapter or to restrain by injunction the violation of this chapter.
To remedy any violation or threatened violation of any of the provisions
of this chapter, in addition to other remedies herein provided, the local
governing body may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent
unlawful construction, alteration, repair or reconstruction or to restrain,
correct or abate such violation or to prevent the use of the wastewater treatment
system or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use regarding such
wastewater treatment system.
Any permit or approval granted under this chapter which is based upon
or is granted in reliance upon any material misrepresentation, or upon failure
to make material facts or circumstances known, by or on behalf of an applicant,
shall be void.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be subject
to a fine not to exceed the sum of $250 or by imprisonment for not more than
seven days, or both. Each week such violation continues after notification
to the person in violation shall constitute a separate violation. Such violation
notice shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by
personal service.
