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SECTION 8. Flow Restricting Devices. Upon a determination by the Director that a user has consumed or used water in violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance, or of any adjustment or exception granted pursuant to the provisions of Section 6(b) hereof, the Director may issue an order to cease and desist from such violation, and further order such user to comply forthwith with such provisions, adjustment, or exception, or otherwise to take appropriate remedial or preventative action. If, after the issuance of such cease and desist order, such user continues to consume or use, or again consumes or uses water in violation of any such provision, adjustment, or exception, the Director may order the installation of a flow restricting device upon the water service line to the premises of such user. Such flow restricting device shall be installed and maintained for a period of not less than three days nor more than ten days for a first violation, and shall be installed and maintained for not less than ten days for each succeeding violation, and may be ordered to remain installed and maintained for the duration of the emergency declared herein upon a finding by the Director that any user is habitually in violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance, or the provisions of any adjustment or exception granted pursuant to Section 6(b) hereof. There are hereby established, and there shall be imposed and levied, charges for the installation and removal of flow restricting devices under this Section in accordance with the following schedule: Installation Charge Removal Charge Water Meter Size 5/8" to 1", inclusive 1-1/2" to 2", inclusive 3", and larger $25 $50 Actual cost, determined by the Director $25 $50 Actual Cost determined by the Director -8-