A.
Unlawful conduct, public nuisance. It shall be unlawful and a public
nuisance for any person to violate, cause or to assist in the violation
of any provision of this chapter or to violate, cause or to assist
in the violation of any rule or regulation adopted by resolution by
the Board of Supervisors pursuant to this chapter.
B.
Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter
or rules and regulations adopted hereunder, upon conviction thereof
in an action brought before a Magisterial District Judge in the manner
provided for the enforcement of summary offenses under the Pennsylvania
Rules of Criminal Procedure, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not
less than $50 nor more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment
of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 90
days. Each day that a violation of this chapter or a rule or regulation
adopted hereunder continues or each section of this chapter or rule
or regulation adopted hereinunder, which shall be found to have been
violated shall constitute a separate offense.
C.
Injunction. In addition to any other remedy provided in this chapter
or by law, East Caln Township may institute a suit in equity where
unlawful conduct or a public nuisance exists as defined in this chapter
for an injunction to restrain a violation of this article or any rules,
regulations or resolutions adopted by the Board of Supervisors pursuant
to this chapter.
D.
Concurrent remedies. The penalties and remedies prescribed by this
chapter shall be deemed concurrent. The existence or exercise of any
remedy shall not prevent the Township from exercising any other remedy
provided by this chapter or provided otherwise by law or equity.
E.
Enforcement. The Board of Supervisors shall designate an individual
to implement and maintain an ongoing enforcement program to ensure
compliance with the requirements of the East Caln Township Solid Waste
and Recycling Ordinance. The designated individual shall periodically
monitor participation, receive and resolve complaints, issue warnings
and, when necessary, otherwise act to enforce compliance with the
requirements of this chapter and any rules or regulations adopted
thereunder.
