A violation of this act¹ or of any order or regulation adopted under authority of this act shall be deemed a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by fine or imprisonment or both, as now provided by law for misdemeanors. The proper county authorities or any person, the value or use of whose property is or may be affected by such violation, in addition to other remedies, may also institute any appropriate action including injunctive relief or proceedings to prevent or remove such violation.