§ 15-3-54. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.

(A)

If the director determines that a person is violating this article, the terms of a permit, order or agreement issued under this article, or rule promulgated to implement this article, or that a past violation committed by the person is likely to recur, the director may issue a written order, or may give a verbal order, directing the person to:

(1)

immediately cease and desist the violation;

(2)

immediately comply with this article, the terms of a permit, order or agreement issued under this article, or rule promulgated to implement this article; and

(3)

take all necessary remedial or preventive action to address a present, continuing, or threatened violation.

(B)

If a verbal order remains in effect for more than 24 hours, the director shall follow the verbal order with a written order within a reasonable time period.

Source: Ord. 20051020-005.