§ 13-139. Fines and penalties.

(a)

If it is determined that a plant has violated any provisions of this article the plant shall be subject to actions and/or penalties in accordance with Chapter 1, section 1-10. The plant may also be subject to any correctives orders and actions including, but not limited to, closure of the plant, as deemed necessary to insure the wellbeing of the public.

(b)

Adjudication. Citations issued for the violation of any of the provisions of this article may be adjudicated by the Jefferson Parish Administrative Hearing Officer or in the appropriate Parish Court or in the Environmental Division of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana or in any other division of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana.

(Ord. No. 22937, § 2, 12-13-06)