§ 19-30. Penalties.

(a)

Failure to comply with the requirement of this article shall constitute a violation of this article and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), per incident, for the violation or a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) per incident for a repeat violation, and, in addition, may include all costs of repairs and remediation including administrative costs. Each new day the violation exists it is considered a separate incident.

(b)

In determining the amount of fines that should be imposed, the special master shall consider the following factors:

(1)

The gravity of the violation;

(2)

Any actions taken by the violator to correct the violation; and

(3)

Any previous violations committed by the violator. If the special master finds the violation is irreparable or irreversible in nature, a fine not to exceed fifteen-thousand dollars ($15,000.00) per violation may be imposed.

(c)

Funds generated by penalties imposed under this article shall be used by the Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony for the administration and enforcement of F.S. § 403.9337, and the corresponding sections of this chapter and to further water conservation and nonpoint pollution prevention activities.

(Ord. No. 04-2013, § 1, 8-12-13)