§ 8-36. Fees, fines and penalties.  


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  • Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be liable for all damages caused by such violation, which damages shall be recoverable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The civil liability shall obtain whether there be criminal prosecution and conviction or not. The board may by resolution establish fines for violation of any of the provisions of the article including, but not limited to warnings, fines to cover the cost of the response and noncriminal penalties, referrals to the Marion County Code Enforcement Board and referral of violations to the state attorney for possible criminal violations. All fines collected as a result of this article shall be applied to fire safety and public education programs. The liability for the costs of suppression shall extend to the person, firm or corporation causing, directing or permitting the activity as well as to the actual violator.

(Ord. No. 06-13, § 1, 5-16-2006)