A. Any person, whether acting as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise who willfully and/or persistently violates any provision of this chapter shall be liable for civil penalties not to exceed $5,000 for each day the violation continues to exist.

B. Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, who willfully and/or persistently violates any provision of this chapter shall further be liable to Sierra County, to any other public entity and/or to any third party who is directly damaged as the result of any violation, for the cost incurred and the damages suffered as a result of such violations.

C. In determining the amount of the civil penalties to impose, the court shall consider all relevant circumstances, including but not limited to revenue or other monetary expenses or losses suffered by the county, the extent of the harm caused by the conduct constituting a violation, the nature and persistence of such conduct, the length of time over which the conduct occurred, the assets, liabilities, and the net worth of the violator, whether corporate or individual, and any corrective action taken by the defendant.

D. Any person who disposes of any toxic or hazardous material or any solid waste that is inappropriate for disposal of in the county’s landfill or through the county’s solid waste disposal system shall be liable to the county and/or to any other party or entity who issues any injury or expense, including but not limited to the cost of cleanup. (Ord. 844, eff. 10/1/96)