§ 21-210. Penalties.

(a)

Any person, firm or corporation who violates or refuses to comply with any section of this article, or the emergency measures which may be effectuated pursuant to this article, shall be prosecuted in the name of the state in the same manner as misdemeanors are prosecuted and upon conviction, shall be subject to fines and/or imprisonment, as set forth in section 125.69, Florida Statutes.

(b)

Each day of continued violation or noncompliance shall constitute a separate offense.

(c)

In addition to the foregoing, the board of county commissioners may suspend or revoke the license of any licensee of Hernando County found guilty of violating any provision of this article, or the emergency measures which may be effectuated pursuant to this article.

(d)

Hernando County shall have the authority to shut off or disconnect water service to any residence, business, commercial establishment or other users of water which use fresh water during an emergency for a purpose other than cooking, drinking or bathing.

(e)

Nothing herein contained shall prevent the county from taking such other lawful action in law or equity as may be necessary to remedy any violation or refusal to comply with this article or the emergency provisions which may be effectuated pursuant to this article, including, but not limited to:

(1)

Injunctive and/or declaratory relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

(2)

Any action to recover any and all damages that may result from a violation of this article.

(3)

Any other action or enforcement method allowable by law.

(Ord. No. 97-07, § 10, 5-6-97)