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The city, its agents, officers and employees shall have authority to enter upon privately owned land for the purpose of performing their duties under this chapter and may take or cause to be made such examinations, surveys, or sampling as the city deems necessary.

The director shall have authority to enforce this chapter and clearing activities regulated thereunder. All costs, fees, and expenses in connection with such enforcement actions may be recovered as damages against the violator.

Law enforcement officials or other enforcement officials having police powers shall have concurrent authority to enforce this chapter and clearing activities regulated thereunder.

Any person who commits, takes part in, or assists in any violation of any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined not more than $1,000 for each offense. Each violation of this act shall be a separate offense, and in the case of a continuing violation each day’s continuance shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct offense.

Should a regulated activity occur and it is later discovered that the activity is occurring in violation of this chapter, the director shall have the authority to issue a stop work order and all activity shall cease until such time as the applicant or violator can meet the requirements of this chapter.

In the event of a violation, the director shall have the authority to order restoration measures for the damaged or destroyed area by the person or agent responsible for the violation. If the responsible person or agent does not complete such measures within a reasonable time specified by the director following the order, the city of Bellingham may restore the affected area to its prior condition. The person or agent responsible for the original violation shall be liable to the city of Bellingham for the cost of such actions. [Ord. 2013-02-006 § 7; Ord. 10308, 1992].