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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Chapter 13.04
Section 13.04.300
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.04 Water

Article IV. Violation – Penalty

Section 13.04.300 Penalties and Surcharges
  1. Any person or organization violating any of the provisions of this chapter other than SMC 13.04.1925, or the rules and regulations of the director, except for those violations designated infractions in SMC 1.05.190, commits a misdemeanor.
  1. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a new and separate violation unless otherwise specified.
  1. Surcharges
  1. After December 1, 2023 and no later than May 1, 2024, the City Council in consultation with the Public Works and Utilities Department will enact any changes needed in the water rate structure to meet Spokane River flows of at least 1,000 cfs year round and authorization of surcharges for violations of SMC 13.04.1925 to be deposited to the Water Conservation Program after city staff has documented at least one educational contact with the person or entity responsible for violating SMC 13.04.1925. 
  1. In the event of any conflict between this section and the published rules and regulations issued by the Director, this section shall control.
  1. The Public Works and Utilities Director may enter into inter-departmental agreements with any other City department(s), as necessary, to implement the provisions of this section.

Date Passed: Monday, June 6, 2022

Effective Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2022

ORD C36209 Section 2