§ 13-271. Civil monetary fine; injunctive relief.

(a)

In addition to the provisions of Sections 13-267 through 13-270 of this Code, a person found in violation of this Division shall be liable to a civil fine in accordance with Division 3 of Subtitle 28 of this Code.

(b)

The person issued the civil citation for violating this Division shall be subject to a monetary fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for each violation. Each day the violation continues is deemed a separate offense and is subject to an additional citation and fine.

(c)

In addition, the County Attorney shall be authorized to pursue compliance of this Division by way of injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

(d)

The Police Department shall be authorized to issue a criminal citation or warning in lieu of the issuance of a civil citation pursuant to Subtitle 28, Division 3.

(CB-28-1975; CB-137-1978; CB-124-1984; CB-115-1993; CB-108-1997; CB-57-2011; CB-70-2015; CB-54-2018)