14.1.5.210 Violation of Orders of the Public Health Officer

(a) Violations of the orders of the Public Health Officer lawfully issued under this Act shall be punishable by a civil fine of not more than $5,000.00. Nothing herein limits the application of any other civil remedies available at law, including exclusion from the Pueblo, or the prosecution of additional criminal and civil offenses, including, but not limited to, reckless endangerment, mistreatment, and nuisance.

(b) Violations of the orders of the Public Health Officer lawfully issued under this Act shall be brought for adjudication before the Court of the Pueblo.

(c) Investigations and enforcement of this Act shall be conducted by compliance officers, the BIA Police, Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Police Department, and other agents or officials expressly authorized by the Governor. Investigations and enforcement shall occur in collaboration with the Public Health Officer and designated attorney or prosecutor.

(d) No other person or entity may enforce, nor pursue in court, a violation of this Act without the express authorization of the Governor.

(e) The Governor is authorized to pursue or defend enforcement of this section in all applicable legal forums.