Fulton Enforcement; violations ordinance (§ 114-172)

(a) Any person violating this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) If, upon conviction of a violation of this article, it appears that the violation continues to exist, the court having jurisdiction may permit the city to make the requested corrections or cause them to be made and report the cost thereof to the judge who shall make such expense a part of the judgment

in addition to any other fine or costs taxed in the action.

(c) It shall be unlawful to discharge to any natural outlet within the city, or in any area under the jurisdiction of the city, any sewage or other polluted waters, except where suitable treatment has been provided in accordance with subsequent provisions of this ordinance.

(d) No unauthorized person shall maliciously, willfully, or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface, or tamper with any structure, appurtenance, or equipment which is part of the sewage works. Any person violating this provision shall be subject to immediate arrest under charge of disorderly conduct.

(e) Any person found to be violating any provision of this article except section 114-172, (d), shall be served by the city with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations.

(f) Any person who shall continue any violation beyond the time limit provided for in section 114-172, (e), shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each 24-hour period in which any such violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate offense.

(g) Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall become liable to the city for any expense, loss, or damage occasioned the city by reason of such violation.