ARTICLE XII - PENALTIES

Sec. 1. Any person found to be violating any provision of this Ordinance, except Article X, shall be served by the Director of Public Works with written notice stating the nature of the failure or violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction or cessation thereof. The offender shall within the period of time stated in such notice permanently cease or correct all such failures or violations.

Sec. 2. Any violation which continues beyond the time limit set forth in a written notice to cease or correct the violation shall constitute a civil violation punishable by a fine of not less more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than $2,500 for each violation. Each day a violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. Fines, costs, and attorney’s fees may be recovered as provided under 30-A M.R.S.A. § 4452.

Sec. 3. Any person violating any of these rules and regulations shall become liable to the Town for any expense, loss or damage caused the Town by reason of such violation, including but not limited to costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to enforce this Ordinance.

Sec. 4. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions, the Town may institute any appropriate action including injunction or other proceeding to prevent, restrain, or abate a violation hereof.

Sec. 5. No permit for expansion of an existing facility shall be issued if there are outstanding sewer permit or connection fees unless and until satisfactory arrangement for payment of the same has been made with the Board of Selectmen.