§ 3.1011. Enforcement.

(a)

Building Code. Except for violations of section 3.1004 of this subtitle, this subtitle may be enforced in accordance with the Howard County Building Code as adopted in subtitle 1 of this title.

(b)

Civil Penalties. Except for new construction of publicly funded buildings that are subject to this subtitle, the Director may institute the following alternative and concurrent remedies:

(1)

The Director may institute any action at law or equity, including injunction or mandamus, to enforce subsection 3.1005(e) of this subtitle;

(2)

The Director may enforce subsection 3.1005(e) of this subtitle with civil penalties in accordance with title 24 of this Code and a violation of subsection 3.1005(e) is a Class A offense; and

(3)

Each day that a violation continues is a separate offense.

(C.B. 47, 2007, § 1)