Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 36 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILLS 3. In addition to being liable for the full cost of cleanup as described in this section, any person or entity found responsible for a violation resulting in the need for cleanup shall be subject to a citation and fine based on the Annual Hazardous Materials Response Fee Structure for the current calendar year. 36.06 POLICE AUTHORITY. Upon a belief that a hazardous condition exists, and in response to an emergency or incident dangerous to the public, the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, or Fire Officer, or law enforcement officer may: 1. Evacuate persons from their homes to areas away from the site of a hazardous condition, and 2. Establish perimeters or other boundaries at or near the site of a hazardous condition and limit access to cleanup personnel and emergency responders. 3. No person shall disobey an order of any peace officer, Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, or Fire Officer issued under this section. [The next page is 301] CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 284 -