San Benito County Municipal Code Art. VII Enforcement

(A) The violation of any provision of this chapter or of any provision of any franchise agreement authorized under this chapter is unlawful and is a public nuisance. The violation shall be abated, eliminated and enjoined as provided in Chapter 1.03 of the San Benito County Code, except § 15.01.027 of this chapter which may be enforced through the issuance of administrative citations. Notwithstanding the maximum fine amounts set forth elsewhere in this code, fines for violations of § 15.01.027 shall be as follows:

(1) First offense: $2,500.

(2) Second offense: $5,000.

(3) Third and subsequent offenses: $10,000.

(B) The County Administrative Officer may designate any County department or specific staff position to enforce § 15.01.027.

(1966 Code, § 25-28) (Ord. 619, § 2(part); Ord. 724, § 1(part); Ord. 1058, § 1, 2023)

(A) It is the duty of the county’s Health Officer and the officer’s authorized representatives to enforce Article II of this chapter.

(B) It is the duty of the county’s Director of Integrated Waste Management to enforce Articles III, IV and V of this chapter.

(1966 Code, § 25-29) (Ord. 619, § 2(part); Ord. 724, § 1(part); Ord. 724, § 1(part); Ord. 776, § 9)

In the event the appropriate county officer determined that a violation of the provisions of this chapter exists, he or she may abate any condition resulting therefrom as a public nuisance by any method authorized under the law.

(1966 Code, § 25-30) (Ord. 619, § 2(part); Ord. 724, § 1(part))

Any person, firm or corporation, whether by action of its principal agent, employee or otherwise, violating any provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in this code.

(1966 Code, § 25-31) (Ord. 619, § 2(part); Ord. 724, § 1(part); Ord. 1,020, § 5)

Except as otherwise provided by law, the remedies provided in this chapter are cumulative and not exclusive. Nothing in this chapter is intended, or shall be deemed or construed, to limit or impair the ability of the county, or any of its officers, agents or employees to take any administrative or judicial action, otherwise authorized by law, to abate any public nuisance. Chapter 1.03 of this code is incorporated by reference as though its provisions were fully set forth herein.

(1966 Code, § 25-31) (Ord. 619, § 2(part); Ord. 724, § 1(part))