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.
In the event of 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; to restrain, correct or abate such violation 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 fact or circumstances known, by or on behalf of an applicant, shall be void.
A.
Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100, and not more than $500, or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15 days, or both.
B.
Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation of this chapter.
C.
Injunctive relief. An action or proceeding may be instituted in the name of this Town, in a court of competent jurisdiction, to prevent, restrain, enjoin, correct, or abate any violation of, or to enforce, any provision of this chapter, and, in the event of a successful prosecution of the claim, shall be responsible for any and all cost associated with bringing this action to enforce, including, without limitation, attorney's fees, expert witness fees and court cost, which shall become a charge to be added to the tax roll of the subject property.