§ 6-5-23. Penalties.  


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  • If it is determined that any land disturbing activity is not being carried out in accordance with the approved plan, that the measures required by the approved plan are not effective in controlling erosion, sedimentation or stormwater runoff, or that any project subject to this chapter is being carried out without first obtaining a grading permit, the following actions shall be taken by the enforcement authority. If violations remain uncorrected or if a stop work order is not obeyed, the violator shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than six months or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both, for violation of S.C. Code 1976, § 48-13-60. Each day any such violation shall continue to exist shall constitute a separate offense. The county governing body may obtain injunctive relief to enjoin violations of this chapter, and any person damaged as a result of such violation may, upon a proper showing of such damages, obtain payment therefor by civil action. Notice of violation shall be sufficient if directed to the owner, the agent of the owner or the contractor and left at his known place of residence or place of business.

(Ord. No. 17-91, § 7.3, 11-7-91)