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(1) Every person violating any of the provisions of this Master Program or the Shoreline Management Act of 1971 shall be punishable under conviction by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, and each day’s violation shall constitute a separate punishable offense.

(2) The city attorney may bring such injunctive, declaratory, or other actions as are necessary to ensure that no uses are made of the shorelines of the state within the city’s jurisdiction which are in conflict with the provisions and programs of this Master Program or the Shoreline Management Act of 1971, and to otherwise enforce provisions of this section and the Shoreline Management Act of 1971.

(3) Any person subject to the regulatory program of this Master Program who violates any provision of this Master Program or the provisions of a permit issued pursuant thereto shall be liable for all damages to public or private property arising from such violation, including the cost of restoring the affected area to its condition prior to such violation. The city attorney shall bring suit for damages under this subsection on behalf of the city. Private persons shall have the right to bring suit for damages under this subsection on their own behalf and on behalf of all persons similarly situated. If liability has been established for the cost of restoring an area affected by violation, the court shall make provision to assure that restoration will be accomplished within a reasonable time at the expense of the violator. In addition to such relief, including monetary damages, the court in its discretion may award attorney’s fees and costs of the suit to the prevailing party. (Ord. 1373 § 46, 2014).