§ 8.17.060. Violations.

A.

Any violation of the provisions of this chapter by any person is subject to administrative fines as provided in Chapter 1.03, which may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in that chapter.

B.

For the first violation, the city manager or designee may allow the violating food provider, in lieu of payment of the administrative fine, to submit receipts demonstrating the purchase after the citation date of biodegradable, compostable, or recyclable products in an amount equal to the amount of the citation.

C.

Each food provider and vendor who violates this chapter in connection with city permitted special events shall be assessed fines as follows:

1.

A fine not to exceed two hundred dollars for an event of one to two hundred persons.

2.

A fine not to exceed four hundred dollars for an event of two hundred one to four hundred persons.

3.

A fine not to exceed six hundred dollars for an event of four hundred one to six hundred persons.

4.

A fine not to exceed one thousand dollars for an event of more than six hundred persons.

D.

In addition to other remedies provided by this chapter or by other law, any violation of this chapter may be remedied by a civil action brought by the city attorney, including but not limited to, administrative or judicial nuisance abatement proceedings, civil or criminal code enforcement proceedings, and suits for injunctive relief. The remedies provided by this chapter are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.

(Ord. No. 600, § 1, 2-9-16)