§ 2-5. Violations; penalties; injunctive relief; code enforcement; remedies cumulative.  


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  • The Rules and Regulations promulgated in this Chapter 2, may be enforced by any one or more of the following:

    (a)

    Pursuant to § 125.69, F.S., as same may be amended, a violation of any provision of this chapter that prohibits a specified act or acts by a person or persons is a violation of a County ordinance which shall be subject to and may be prosecuted in the same manner as a misdemeanor.

    (b)

    This chapter may be enforced by mandatory or prohibitory injunction.

    (c)

    The enforcement of this chapter, and any amendment to this chapter, is vested in the Broward County Sheriff, and each of his or her deputies, the authorized representatives of the Department, and any other enforcement officers or such other persons as may be lawfully authorized.

    (d)

    In addition to all other penalties, remedies, or other enforcement measures established within this chapter, or as otherwise provided by law, the violations of certain provisions of this chapter may be subject to civil penalties as provided by Chapter 8½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances, and such civil penalties may be imposed as set forth in the schedule of penalties contained within said Chapter 8½.

    (e)

    All remedies under this chapter are cumulative unless otherwise expressly stated. The exercise of one remedy shall not foreclose use of another. Remedies may be used singly or in combination; in addition, the County may exercise any rights it has at law or equity.

(Ord. No. 1999-60, § 1, 11-30-99)