§ 10-255. Enforcement.

(a)

The provisions of this division shall be enforced by Tobacco Product Enforcement Officers of the Marion County Code Enforcement Department or the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Tobacco product enforcement officers shall be appointed by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners pursuant to F.S. § 569.12.

(b)

As an alternative to the procedures specified under subsection (a), above, the county attorney may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce or administer this division including seeking a temporary or permanent injunction, or appointment of a receiver when it has reasonable cause to believe that a business, person, or tobacco retailer is operating in violation of this division. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners shall be entitled to an award of costs and reasonable attorney's fees, including appellate fees and costs, in an action successfully enforcing the terms of this article.

(Ord. No. 01-04, § 5, 3-6-2001; Ord. No. 13-32, § 1, 11-19-2013)