§ 50-261. Violations and penalty.

(a)

Methods of enforcement. The requirements of this article and its sections may be enforced as follows:

(1)

By citation for civil penalties pursuant to the authority granted by F.S. § 125.69, F.S. ch. 162, pt. II, and/or section 1-11 of this Code. Each day of the violation shall constitute a separate offense, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 per count. The county may also seek entry of a court order requiring compliance with this Code, and/or any other legal relief available to it.

(2)

By an action for injunctive relief, civil penalties, or both, through a court of competent jurisdiction;

(3)

By revocation or temporary suspension of necessary permits and/or certificates or occupancy and/or licenses; and

(4)

By any other process permitted at law or equity.

Use of one enforcement process or theory does not preclude the county from seeking the same, different, or additional relief through other enforcement methods.

(b)

Persons responsible for violation. Persons responsible for violations include:

(1)

Any person who owns, operates, or manages a pain management clinic;

(2)

Any physician who prescribes or dispenses controlled substance medications for the treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain for patients of a pain management clinic;

(3)

The owner of the premises (or lessee, if the premises are leased) occupied by a pain management clinic;

(4)

Any person in physical control of the activities which may occur on the premises;

(5)

If a responsible person is a corporate entity, the officers, directors, members, or other principals of the entity are jointly and severally responsible for violations by the entity;

(6)

Any other person causing or contributing to a violation.

(Ord. No. 10-13, § 13, 7-13-10; Ord. No. 11-13, § 3, 12-6-11)