The following words or phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have
the meaning ascribed to them in this chapter, except where the context clearly
indicates a different meaning:
APPLICANT
The owner or administrator of a property who is seeking a permit
to withdraw the underground waters of the Township.
BOARD
Board of Supervisors of New Garden Township of Chester County, Pennsylvania.
CCHD
Chester County Health Department.
DRBC
Delaware River Basin Commission.
PERSON
A natural person, individual, partnership, corporation, fiduciary
or association.
WELL
Any excavation that is drilled, cored, washed, driven, dug, or otherwise
constructed for the location, diversion, or acquisition of underground waters
or charging of waters into the underground strata.
The Board of Supervisors of New Garden Township is hereby authorized,
from time to time, to adopt appropriate rules and regulations providing for
the implementation of the terms and conditions of this chapter.
Any person who violates this chapter shall, upon being found liable
therefor in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced by the Township, pay
a penalty of a maximum of $1,000 for each violation, plus all courts costs,
including reasonable attorney fees, incurred by the Township. Each day of
violation of this chapter shall be a separation violation for the purpose
of enforcement.