The provisions of this chapter may be enforced
by the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief or the Fire Prevention Inspector,
or any officer or member so designated by the Fire Chief, after an
initial written warning, by noncriminal complaint, pursuant to the
provisions of MGL c. 140, § 21D. Each day on which a violation
exists shall be deemed a separate offense. The penalty for violation
of any provision of this chapter for purpose of noncriminal disposition
shall be $50 per day, for so long as the violation continues to exist.
All underground storage tanks in the Town of
Stoughton shall be tested as specified in 527 CMR 9.00, "Tanks and
Containers." Testing shall be conducted under the direction of the
Fire Chief or his/her authorized agent. If necessary, the Fire Chief
or his/her authorized agent shall order further testing to determine
loss of product. Further testing may include, if necessary, excavation
of the tank for visual inspection and replacement of the tank if found
to be defective.
