The county official whose duty it is to accept and record plats of real estate shall not accept, file or record any subdivision plat involving any area subject to any land subdivision regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter which plat has not been approved by the planning commission having jurisdiction. Should any public official violate the provisions of this section he shall in each instance be subject to the penalty provided in this article and the affected governing authority shall have such rights and remedies as to enforcement or collection as are provided and may enjoin any violations thereof.