§ 8.64.120. Violation—Penalty.

A.

Infraction. Any person, business owner or operator who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by: (1) a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first violation of this chapter; (2) a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation of this chapter within one year; (3) a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation of this chapter after a second violation within one year.

B.

Misdemeanor. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, a first and subsequent offense may be charged and prosecuted as a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided by California Penal Code, Section 19 as it may be amended.

C.

Separate Violations. Each day a violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense.

D.

Remedies and Penalties in Chapter 1.16. The additional remedies, penalties and procedures for violation of this chapter and for recovery of costs related to enforcement provided for in Chapter 1.16 are incorporated by this reference.

E.

Correction of Violations. Payment of any penalty established by this chapter shall not relieve a person or business from the responsibility of correcting any violation of this chapter, statute or regulation, nor shall it relieve a person or business from the payment of a late fee imposed under Chapter 4.52.

(Ord. 651.3 § 16, 2001)

(Ord. 651.4, § 26, 4-14-2009)