§ 50-505. Prohibition of illicit discharges and illicit connections.

(a)

Illicit discharges and illicit connections to the county's MS4 are prohibited.

(b)

Failure to report a connection to the county's MS4 or to waters of the United States from industrial activities, commercial entities or construction activities constitutes an illicit connection.

(c)

Failure to report to the county a discharge to the county's MS4 or to waters of the United States from industrial activities, commercial entities or construction activities constitutes an illicit discharge.

(d)

Any discharge to the county's MS4 or to waters of the United States which is in violation of federal, state or local permits or regulations constitutes an illicit discharge.

(e)

Persons responsible for illicit discharges or illicit connections shall immediately cease the illicit discharge or illicit connection, and obtain appropriate approvals from applicable regulatory agencies prior to resuming the discharge or connection.

(Ord. No. 2009-05, § VI, 2-19-09)