9.82.040 - Violations and penalties.

(a)

Each and every violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate violation, and each and every catalytic converter unlawfully possessed shall constitute a separate violation of this chapter, and shall be punished as such.

(b)

In accordance with Section of 1.12.010 (Penalty for Violations) of Chapter 1.12 (Penalty and Arrest Provisions) of this code, each and every violation of this chapter may be referred by the city to the district attorney and in the discretion of the district attorney may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the provisions of this code shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the city or county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this code is committed, continued, or permitted by such person, and shall be punished accordingly.

(c)

Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of the code is committed, continued, or permitted by such person, and shall be punished accordingly.

(d)

The city reserves its rights to any and all remedies authorized by this code.

(Ord. No. 805, § 1, 2-28-2023)