§ 5.51.270. Penalty for violation.


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  • Any person violating any provision of this Chapter shall be punished upon a first violation by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 and, for a second violation within a period of one year, by a fine of not more than $2,000.00 and, for a third or any subsequent violation within a one-year period, by a fine of not more than $5,000.00. Any violation beyond the third, within a one-year period may be charged by the City Attorney or the District Attorney as a misdemeanor and the penalty for conviction of the same shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than six (6) months or by both. Any person violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to civil penalties and administrative citations per Chapters 1.08 and 1.12 of this Code, and could be subject to confiscation of their merchandise and food for sale, and/or impoundment of the food vending facility.

(Ord. No. 13421, § 3, 3-28-2017)