§ 5.32.230. Civil remedies and criminal penalties.

In the event of a violation of this Chapter:

A.

In the discretion of the Enforcement Officer, any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be issued an Administrative Citation pursuant to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 1.17.200 et seq. or shall be guilty of an infraction pursuant to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 1.16.010. In either case, the amount of the fine shall be the appropriate amount set forth in Section 1.16.030. Each such violation shall be deemed a separate offense as specified in Section 1.16.040; or

B.

The City Attorney may bring an action to enjoin a violation of this Chapter; or

C.

A violation of any provision of this Chapter may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor punishable under Section 1.24.110 of this Code or pursuant to applicable state law; or

D.

If a violation of Penal Code Section 326.3(d) or Section 326.5(b) is filed by a prosecutorial agency, then such violation shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000.00, which fine shall be deposited in the general fund of the City.

(Ord. 1008, 12-20-2011)