In addition to or in lieu of the above fines and penalties, any person
who violates the provisions contained above shall, upon conviction
thereof, be subject to the mandatory fines established by the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy for each
instance of noncompliance, including the provision for escalation
of penalties for the occurrence of repeat violations within a period
of four months, all pursuant to the New Jersey Clean Water Enforcement
Act. Willful gross violations, including false certification, may
be prosecuted by the Borough as perjury, including the cessation of
the commercial or institutional operation, with a fine of not less
than $100 nor more than $5,000, and/or a term of imprisonment or community
service not exceeding 90 days.
