As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PERSON
As used in this chapter, includes any natural person, partnership,
association, firm, corporation or authority.
Refuse, paper of other waste materials surrounding burning pits
or other areas used for the burning of paper or refuse shall be collected
and properly disposed of by the owner of the premises on which the
burning pit is located.
If this chapter or any part of the same is declared unconstitutional,
invalid, or otherwise unenforceable, the remaining part shall remain
in full force and effect. Any ordinance or any part of any ordinance
of the Borough of Mount Jewett which has heretofore been passed and
which is inconsistent with any term of this chapter is hereby repealed.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person who violates or permits a violation of this chapter
shall, upon being found liable therefor, pay a fine of not more than
$600, plus court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by
the Borough in the enforcement proceedings. If the penalty is not
paid, the Borough shall initiate a civil action for collection in
accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Each day
a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense, and each section
of this chapter that is violated shall also constitute a separate
offense. In addition to or in lieu of enforcement under this section,
the Borough may enforce this chapter in equity in the Court of Common
Pleas of McKean County.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith
be, and the same are, repealed.