A.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this code shall, upon
conviction thereof, be punished by a minimum fine of not less than
$100 and a maximum fine not to exceed $1,250, and/or imprisonment
for a term of 90 days and/or community service for a period not to
exceed 90 days. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each
day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
[Amended 3-14-2006 by Ord. No. 06-04]
B.
Each violation of a section or subsection of this code shall constitute
a separate and distinct violation independent of any other section
or paragraph.
C.
Failure by an occupant of rented premises to report a violation of
this code shall not in and of itself constitute a violation of this
code.
D.
A failure to comply with any order issued by the public officer shall
constitute a violation of this code.
Where the defendant is other than a natural person or persons, § 317-79 shall also apply to any agent, superintendent, officer, member or partner who shall alone or with others have charge, care or control of the premises.
In the event of the imposition of a fine or penalty by the Municipal Court or any other court of competent jurisdiction against the owner, operator or lessor of any building which is required to be registered pursuant to § 325-20 of Chapter 325, Rental Property, for violation of this code or any City ordinance or state law or regulation pertaining to the condition of such building, such fine or penalty shall be collectible as a lien against the premises and in addition shall be collectible pursuant to the procedures for appointment of a receiver, in addition to any other remedies now provided by law.
