The establishment, operation, or maintenance of any junkyard contrary to the provisions of this division shall be a public nuisance. Any person, partnership, or corporation that establishes, maintains, or operates any junkyard contrary to the provisions of this division shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be penalized by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $1,000.00, said fine to be applicable only after receipt by said person, partnership, or corporation of written notification that said person, partnership, or corporation is violating any provision of this division and their failure to comply with the requirements contained in this division within 30 days from the date of the receipt of said notice, and in addition thereto, the director may apply to the circuit court of the county in which said junkyard may be, for an injunction to abate such nuisance.
Last modified: May 3, 2021