10.1-603.14:1 - Enforcement authority of MS4 localities - Virginia Statutes

§ 10.1-603.14:1. Enforcement authority of MS4 localities.

A. Any locality may adopt a stormwater ordinance pursuant to the conditionsof a MS4 permit and may utilize the civil penalty provisions in subsection Aof § 10.1-603.14, the injunctive authority as provided for in subdivision D 1of § 10.1-603.14, and the civil charges as authorized in subdivision D 2 of §10.1-603.14, to enforce the ordinance. At the request of another MS4, thelocality may apply the penalties provided for in this section to direct orindirect discharges to any MS4 located within its jurisdiction.

B. Any person who willfully and knowingly violates any provision of such anordinance is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

C. The local ordinance authorized by this section shall remain in full forceand effect until the locality has been delegated the authority to administera local stormwater management program, whereupon the locality shall adopt anordinance that is consistent with Article 1.1 (§ 10.1-603.1 et seq.) ofChapter 6 of this title.

(2008, c. 13.)