A. Authorization. The Director is authorized to enforce this Chapter and any permit, order or approval issued pursuant to this Chapter, against any violation or threatened violation thereof. Violations of this Chapter shall constitute a public nuisance. The Director is authorized to take enforcement actions against persons responsible for illicit discharges and connections, as well as dumping as described in this Chapter.

B. Compliance. The Director shall attain compliance with this Chapter by requiring the implementation of BMPs and maintenance of BMPs. The Director shall initially rely on education and informational assistance to gain compliance with this Chapter, unless the Director determines a violation poses a hazard to public health, safety, or welfare, endangers any property, or adversely affects the safety and operation of County right-of-way, utilities and/or other property owned or maintained by the County, that should be addressed through immediate penalties. The Director may demand immediate cessation of discharges and assess penalties for violations that are an imminent or substantial danger to the health or welfare of persons or danger to the environment.