6.21.060 - Violations.

(a)

The City Council of the City of Commerce hereby declares and finds that illegal dumping is a public nuisance subject to enforcement, abatement, remedies, and penalties as provided in this section, code and any applicable local, state and federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

(b)

Any person, firm or corporation causing, allowing, permitting, or maintaining any condition, use or activity in violation of any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, pursuant to Section 1.12.010 of Chapter 1.12 of this code.

(c)

A responsible party may also be subject to administrative citations and fines should an administrative citation program be in effect, and or adopted, by this code.

(d)

In addition to other penalties provided by law, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of this section is deemed a public nuisance and the city may proceed with summary abatement and recover the expenses of abatement for that nuisance, pursuant to Chapter 9.32 of this code, or applicable local or state laws.

(Ord. No. 697, § 2, 3-20-2018)