§ 70-106. Violations of article; misdemeanor.

(a)

Any person found to be violating any provision of this article shall be served written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in the notice, take all necessary action to correct the violation and shall permanently cease such violations.

(b)

Any person who intentionally violates any provision of this article and who shall continue any violation beyond the time limit provided for the satisfactory correction thereof, and any person who fails to cease all work after a stop order has been issued on a project shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day in which a violation shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.

(c)

Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this article shall be punished in the manner prescribed by law for misdemeanors, and shall further reimburse the county for any expense, loss, or damage occasioned the county by reason of such violation.

(d)

Persons designated by the director of public works and/or the director of inspections and permits are hereby authorized to issue citations or summonses, or both, charging violations under this article, returnable to the State Court of Fulton County, or to any other court having the jurisdiction of a commitment court throughout the entire county, for trial.

(Code 1983, § 28-2-96)

State law reference

Punishment for misdemeanors generally, O.C.G.A. § 17-10-3; maximum punishments which may be imposed for violations of county ordinances, O.C.G.A. § 36-1-20(b).