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ORDINANCE N$-2328 Cease and Desist Orders. The Authorized Inspector may issue a Cease and Desist Order. A Cease and Desist Order shall ben, issued pursuant to the regulations established by the executive director. e Recovery of Costs. The Authorized Inspector may deliver to the owner or occupant of any property, any permittee or any other Person who becomes subject to a notice of noncompliance or administrative order, an Invoice for Costs. An Invoice for Costs shall be delivered in accordance with the provisions of section 18-154. An Invoice for Costs shall be immediately due and payable to the City for the actual costs incurred by the city in issuing and enforcing any notice or order. Delivery of Notice. Any Notice of Noncompliance, Administrative Compliance Order, Cease and Desist Order or Invoice of Costs to be delivered pursuant to the requirements of this Article shall be served pursuant to section 18-154. Nuisance. Any condition in violation of the prohibitions of this Article including, but not limited to, the maintenance or use of any Illicit Connection or the occurrence of any Prohibited Discharge, shall constitute a threat to the public health, safety and welfare, and is declared and deemed a nuisance pursuant to Government Code §38771. The abatement of any nuisance shall be in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Articles I, II, III and IV of Chapter 17 of this Code. Violations of Other Laws. Any Person acting in violation of this Article also may be acting in violation of the Federal Clean Water Act or the State Porter-Cologne Act and other laws and also may be subject to sanctions including civil liability. Accordingly, the Enforcing Attorney is authorized to file a citizen suit pursuant to Federal Clean Water Act SS05(a), seeking penalties, damages, and orders compelling compliance, and other appropriate relief. The Enforcing Attorney may notify EPA Region IX, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board, or any other appropriate state or local agency, of any alleged violation of this Article. In4unctions. The Enforcing Attorney may cause the filing in a court of competent jurisdiction of a civil action seeking an injunction against any threatened or continuing noncompliance with the provisions of this Article.