10-5-25-3: CRIMINAL PROSECUTION:

   A.   Any user that willfully or negligently violates any provision of this chapter, an indirect discharge permit, or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by fines and/or imprisonment to the maximum extent allowable under State law. Criminal fines shall not be more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and/or six (6) months imprisonment and shall be imposed on a per violation, per day basis.

   B.   Any user that willfully or negligently introduces any substance into the POTW which causes personal injury or property damage shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and be subject to a penalty and/or imprisonment to the maximum extent allowable under State law. This penalty shall be in addition to any other cause of action for personal injury or property damage available under State law.

   C.   Any user that 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 this chapter, an indirect discharge permit, or order issued hereunder, or that falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required under this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by fines and/or imprisonment to the maximum extent allowable under State law. (Ord. 8-19, 7-9-2019)