§ 35-497. Sexually Oriented Businesses.

(a)

A person commits an offense if the person violates any provision of the sexually oriented business regulations in this chapter. An offense under this section is a class A misdemeanor offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by:

(1)

A fine not to exceed four thousand dollars ($4,000.00);

(2)

Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one (1) year; or

(3)

Both such fine and confinement.

(b)

In addition to the criminal sanctions authorized by this section the subsection, the city attorney is authorized to bring a civil action in law or equity against any party who violates any provision of this section. The city attorney may bring a civil action against a party without first seeking criminal sanctions.

(Ord. No. 98697 § 6) (Ord. No. 2010-11-18-0985, § 2, 11-18-10) (Ord. No. 2012-12-06-0934, § 2, 12-6-12)