This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Undrained Excavations
Ordinance."
No person shall maintain or own a cellar or other excavation in the
Town of Gates in which water is allowed to stand for a period of 30 days or
more without having the same properly drained or filled or made free of such
water.
[Amended 9-7-1999 by L.L.
No. 2-1999]
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be
guilty of a violation and punishable by a fine of not to exceed $250 or imprisonment
not to exceed 15 days, or both, to be recovered by the town in any court of
competent jurisdiction.