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Sec. B11-7. Civil penalties.

In addition to or in lieu of criminal penalties, any person who violates any requirement of this division will be liable for civil penalties to the full extent provided by state law and this division. The District Attorney or Office of the County Counsel may file a civil action as appropriate. Such liability may include, but is not limited to, liability for administrative civil penalties as provided in Health and Safety Code §§ 25514.5 and 25182. In addition to any other relief that the court deems appropriate, the court shall require the violator to reimburse the County for all costs and expenses related to the violation, including but not limited to staff time, abatement and inspection costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees. To the extent required by Government Code section 25845, in a nuisance abatement action the prevailing party may recover attorneys' fees; however, an award of attorneys' fees against the County shall not exceed the amount of attorneys' fees incurred by the County in the action.

(Ord. No. NS-517.72, § 2, 4-15-03; Ord. No. NS-517.75, § 1, 8-7-07)

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