§ 19-406. Penalties.

(a)

Each violation of this chapter constitutes a separate offense, with the exception of section 19-391. With regard to section 19-391, a separate offense is committed each day in which an offense occurs.

(b)

A violation of section 19-390 shall not be deemed an offense punishable under this chapter. However, such violation may be subject to penalty pursuant to state law or other city ordinance.

(c)

An offense committed under this article, other than section 19-390 is punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). The minimum fine established in this subsection shall be doubled for the second conviction of the same offense within any two-year period. A third conviction within any two-year period will result in a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00). At no time shall the minimum fine exceed the maximum fine established in this subsection. Nothing in this section shall prohibit application of any fines authorized by state law to be assessed.

(d)

Prosecution for an offense under this section does not prevent the use of other enforcement remedies or procedures applicable to the person charged with the conduct or involved in the offense.

(Ord. No. 2013-01-31-0075, § 1(Att. I), 1-31-13)