[R.O. 2008 § 700.600; R.O. 2007 § 700.600]
A. 
General. These penalties cover all violations of this Chapter, except for Article XI of Chapter 700, "Industrial Wastes and Pretreatment." Penalties for violations of Article XI of Chapter 700 are specifically covered in Section 700.530.
B. 
Penalties. Any user, person, firm, customer, corporation, partnership, etc., found to be in violation of any provision of this Chapter or who fails to comply with any of the requirements stated herein shall be subject to a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) per occurrence and/or imprisonment up to three (3) months. Each day shall count as a separate occurrence.
C. 
Discontinuance Of Service. The City shall have the option and authority, in addition to the above penalties, to discontinue water and/or sewer service to the premises in violation of the requirements and regulations of this Chapter. Water and/or sewer service shall not be restored until the violations have been corrected or eliminated to the satisfaction of the City. Upon disconnection of service all fines and charges must be paid prior to restoration of service.
D. 
Corrective Actions And Police Enforcement. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the City from taking such other lawful actions as necessary to protect the health and safety of the public and/or to prevent damage to the City water and sewer systems and facilities. Every Police Officer of the City shall, in connection with his/her duties imposed by law, diligently enforce the provisions of this Chapter.