§ 34-3. Enforcement and remedies.

(a)

Law enforcement responsibilities. The law enforcement authorities of the county shall enforce the orders, rules and regulations contained in this chapter and/or implemented by the chairman or local governing authority during a declared emergency.

(b)

Penalties. Failure to comply with any of the requirements or provisions of the regulations contained in this chapter, or with any code section, order, rule or regulation made effective by the chairman or local governing authority upon or after the declaration of an emergency shall constitute a violation of the provisions of this chapter. Any person who violates any provision in this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor for each violation. The owner of land upon which a violation occurs, and each person assisting in the commission of a violation, shall be guilty of separate offenses. Each day during which a violation or failure to comply continues shall constitute a separate violation.

(c)

Injunctive relief. In addition to the remedies prescribed in this section, the emergency management director is authorized to obtain an injunction to restrain violation of laws, code sections, orders, rules and regulations which are contained in the Georgia Emergency Management Act and/or this code, and/or which are implemented by the local governing authority during a declared emergency.

(Ord. of 2-27-07; Ord. of 7-14-09)