§ 12-188. Enforcement and penalties.

Violations of this article shall be subject to prosecution pursuant to Section 125.69, Florida Statutes, and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed sixty (60) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. If the violation continues, each incident shall constitute a separate offense. In addition to the sanctions contained herein, the county may take other appropriate legal action including, but not limited to, injunctive relief to enforce the provisions of this article.

The public works director may issue a cease and desist order for:

(1)

Any violation of this article;

(2)

An act of fraud;

(3)

Misrepresentation with respect to this article or permit;

(4)

Violation of conditions imposed pursuant to the permit for any site where work has commenced and a permit has not been obtained, but is required by applicable agency(ies); or

(5)

Other good cause.

Any person receiving such an order for cessation of operations shall immediately comply with the requirements thereof. It shall be a violation of this article for any person to fail to or refuse to comply with a cease and desist order issued and served under the provision of this section.

Any person who is a recipient of a cease and desist order may appeal to the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. A written appeal must be filed with the public works director within thirty (30) days of receipt of the order. The recipient must set forth in the written appeal reasons why the order should be rescinded.

(Ord. No. 95-69, § 17, 12-19-95; Ord. No. 96-28, 8-16-96)