§ 140-9. Enforcement; penalties for offenses.

A. 

Cease-and-desist orders. If the Commission or its duly authorized agent finds that any person is conducting or maintaining any activity or condition in violation of this chapter, the regulations promulgated in accordance with this chapter, or the decisions of the Commission, the Commission, or its duly authorized agent, may issue a written order by certified mail to such person conducting such activity or maintaining such condition to cease immediately such activity or to correct such conditions. Within 10 days of the issuance of such order, the Commission shall hold a hearing to provide the person an opportunity to be heard and show cause why the order should not remain in effect. The Commission shall consider the facts presented at the hearing and, within 10 days of the completion of the hearing, notify the person by certified mail that the original order remains in effect, that a revised order is in effect, or that the order has been withdrawn. The original order shall be effective upon issuance and shall remain in effect until the Commission affirms, revises or withdraws the order. The issuance of an order pursuant to this section shall not delay or bar any action pursuant to Subsection C of this section.

B. 

Revocation of permits. The Commission may revoke or suspend any permit, the conditions or limitations of which have been exceeded, or which was secured through deception or through inaccurate information. Before such suspension or revocation may take effect, the Commission shall afford the applicant opportunity to show compliance with all lawful requirements for retention of the permit. In the event that the Commission shall suspend or revoke a permit pursuant to this subsection, the applicant shall be notified of the date of the decision and the Commission shall cause notice of its order in revocation or suspension of a permit to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the Town of Newtown. The issuance of an order pursuant to this section shall not delay or bar any action pursuant to Subsection C of this section.

C. 

Fines. Any person who violates this chapter, the regulations issued in accordance with the provision of this chapter, or the decisions of the Commission shall be fined not more than $100 per tree cut, in the event of not having obtained a permit, and not more than $100 per day for all other violations.