Section 149-I:6 Bylaws and Ordinances.
I. In municipalities where the sewage or stormwater is pumped or treated, the mayor and aldermen may adopt such ordinances and bylaws relating to the system, pumping station, treatment plant or other appurtenant structure as are required for proper maintenance and operation and to promote the objectives of the sewage system or stormwater utility.
II. Any person who violates any ordinance or bylaw adopted pursuant to paragraph I of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 per day of such violation.
III. A municipality shall give notice of the alleged violation to the department of environmental services within 10 days of commencement of any action under this section.
Source. 1941, 201:1. RL 111:5. 1945, 188, part 22:6. RSA 252:8. 1973, 531:83. 1981, 87:2. 1988, 241:1. 1994, 95:4. 1996, 228:108, eff. July 1, 1996. 2008, 295:4, eff. Aug. 26, 2008.