In any instance where an on-site 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
Town Board 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.
For any violation or threatened violation of any of the provisions of
this chapter, in addition to other remedies herein provided, the Town Code
Enforcement Officer 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 on-site wastewater
treatment system or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use regarding
such on-site 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.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be subject
to a fine not to exceed the sum of $250 or by imprisonment of not more than
15 days, or both. Each week such violation continues after notification to
the person in violation shall constitute a separate violation. Such violation
notice shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by
personal service.
