§ 52.99. PENALTY.

(A)

Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provision of this Chapter for which another penalty is not specifically provided shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for a term not exceeding sixty (60) days, or both. Each day any violation shall continue to exist shall constitute a separate offense. The person, firm or corporation may also be subject to action under Chapter 37 of the Code of Ordinances.

(B)

Violation of any provision of Sections 52.65 through 52.70 shall be subject to the following penalties: First violation, twenty-five dollars ($25.00); second and subsequent violations, fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment not to exceed sixty (60) days. Each day in violation of Sections 52.65 through 52.70 shall constitute a separate offense. The City, in addition to the criminal sanctions contained herein, may take any other appropriate legal action, including but not limited to emergency injunctive action, to enforce the provisions of Sections 52.65 through 52.70.

(C)

The owner or authorized agent of the owner responsible for the maintenance of the plumbing systems in the building who knowingly permits a violation of Sections 52.80 through 52.85 to remain uncorrected after the expiration of time set by the Director of Environmental Services shall, on conviction thereof by the appropriate court, be required to pay a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each violation. Each day of failure to comply with the requirements of Sections 52.80 through 52.85 after the specified time provided under Section 52.85, shall constitute a separate violation.

(Code 1980, § 29-48; Ord. No. 35-85, passed 4/23/85; Am. Ord. No. 18-95, passed 4/4/95; Ord. No. 47-08, § 2, passed 10/21/08)