A. The remedies provided by this chapter are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.

B. Whenever evidence of a violation of this chapter is obtained in any part through the participation of a person under the age of twenty-one (21) years old, such a person shall not be required to appear or give testimony in any civil or administrative process brought to enforce this chapter and the alleged violation shall be adjudicated based upon the sufficiency and persuasiveness of the evidence presented.

C. Violations of this chapter are subject to a civil action brought by the City Attorney, punishable by a civil fine not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) and not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation.

D. Violations of this chapter may, in the discretion of the City Attorney, be prosecuted as infractions or misdemeanors when the interests of justice so require.

E. Causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, or concealing a violation of any provision of this chapter shall also constitute a violation of this chapter.

F. Violations of this chapter are hereby declared to be public nuisances.

G. 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, for example, administrative or judicial nuisance abatement proceedings, civil or criminal code enforcement proceedings, and suits for injunctive relief. (Ord. 1037 § 2, 2019)