A. Intentional, willful or knowing violation of any provision of BC Chapters 15.20 through 15.80, a wastewater discharge permit or order, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $6,250 per violation, per day, or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.

B. Intentional, willful or knowing introduction of any substance into the sewage system that causes personal injury or property damage is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a maximum penalty of not more than $6,250 and/or one year in prison. This penalty shall be in addition to any other cause of action for personal injury or property damage available under State law. Nothing in this title precludes prosecution under other criminal statutes, including statutes pertaining to damage to public utilities or injury to property or persons.

C. The knowing making of any false statements, representations, or certifications in any application, record, report, plan, or other documentation filed, or required to be maintained, pursuant to BC Chapters 15.20 through 15.80, wastewater discharge permit or order, or falsification, tampering with, or knowingly rendering inaccurate any monitoring device or method required under this title is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $6,250 per violation per day, or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.

D. If the user is a corporation, the penalty provisions of ORS 161.655 shall be applicable. An employee, officer or agent of a corporation that commits a misdemeanor under this chapter may be prosecuted in that person’s individual capacity, and, upon conviction, be personally subject to the penalties provided under this section if the person committed the offense intentionally, knowingly or willfully, notwithstanding that the permit was issued in the name of a corporation. [Ord. NS-2182, 2012]