Section 16. Complaints and Investigations
16.1 Any person may file a written complaint with the Commission or the Zoning Enforcement
Officer alleging a violation of this Regulation.
16.2 Upon receipt of a complaint, or upon its own initiative, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall
record the complaint, immediately investigate, and take whatever action the officer considers
appropriate.
Section 17. Enforcement and Penalties; Injunctive Relief
17.1 Violation and Penalties
A violation of this Regulation, any condition imposed through the authority of this Regulation, or any
variance granted through this Regulation shall constitute a misdemeanor. A person convicted of a
violation under this section shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment in the
county jail not to exceed six months, or both. MCA Section 76-2-211.
17.2 Injunction
Upon order of the Gallatin County Commissioners, the Zoning Enforcement Officer with the
assistance of the county attorney, may bring an action to enjoin violations of this Regulation.
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