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Ofie' <br /> which the violation must be corrected, and warn that <br /> failure to correct the violation within the time period <br /> will result in the assessment of a civil penalty or other <br /> enforcement action . Each day of a continuing violation <br /> shall constitute a separate violation under Section <br /> 22(e) (1 ) . <br /> NOTE: The underlined portion of Section 22a (1 ) will be added <br /> to the Ordinance. <br /> a . Civil Penalties <br /> [2] Thej Orange County Board of Commissioners shall deter- <br /> mine thd amount of the civil penalty to be assessed under <br /> this subsection and shall make written demand for payment <br /> upon the person in violation, and shall set forth in <br /> detail a description of the violation for which the penal- <br /> ty has been imposed . In determining the amount of the <br /> penalty the Board of Commissioners shall consider the <br /> degree and extent of harm caused by the violation and the <br /> cost of rectifying the damage. If payment is not received <br /> or equitable settlement reached within 30 days after <br /> demand for payment is made the matter shall be refered to <br /> the county attorney for institution of a civil action in <br /> the name of Orange County, in the appropriate division of <br /> the Gendral Courts of Justice for recovery of the penalty . <br /> Any sumS recovered shall be used to carry out the purposes <br /> and requirements of this ordinance. <br /> NOTE: The underlined portion of Section 22a (2) will be added <br /> to tle Ordinance. <br />