14.60.645 Criminal penalties.
A user who introduces any substance into the POTW which causes personal injury or property damage shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and be subject to a penalty of not more than $5,000 and/or one year in jail. Each day a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. This penalty shall be in addition to any other cause of action for personal injury or property damage as provided for in the enforcement response plan and available under state law.
A user who knowingly makes any false statements, representations, or certifications in any application, record, report, plan, or other documentation filed, or required to be maintained, pursuant to LMC 14.60.200 through 14.60.900 or order issued thereunder, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required under LMC 14.60.200 through 14.60.900 shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and punished by a fine of not more than $5,000 and/or one year in jail. Each day a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.
In addition, the user may be subject to all other applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
A. The provisions of the city’s enforcement response plan;
B. The provisions of 18 USC Section 1001 relating to fraud and false statements;
C. The provisions of Section 309(c)(4) of the Clean Water Act, as amended, governing false statements, representation, or certification; and
D. The provisions of Section 309(c)(6) of the Clean Water Act, regarding responsible corporate officers. (Ord. 3220 § 2, 2016; Ord. 2742 § 2, 2008; Ord. 1705, 1989)