(A) General. A violation of the municipal code, including this chapter, is a misdemeanor and a public nuisance. The city may enforce this chapter by any lawful means, including any one or more of the following:
(1) Criminal penalty under AMC § 1-2.01.
(2) Recovery of attorneys' fees under AMC § 1-2.03.
(3) Civil penalties under AMC § 1-2.04.
(4) Administrative citation under AMC § 1-2.05 and Chapter 1-5.
(5) Recovery of response costs under § 5-13.05.
(B) California codes. In addition, a police officer responding to a loud or unruly gathering or a gathering where a minor is using alcohol may cite the responsible person under the Penal Code or other California codes, including Cal. Business and Professions Code §§ 25658 and 25662.
(C) When person responsible not liable. A person otherwise responsible will not be held liable under this chapter if: (1) the person took all steps reasonably necessary to exclude uninvited or unruly guests from the premises, including, if necessary, calling the police before police first arrived at the premises; or (2) the person was not present at the premises and had not been sent notice at least ten days before a subsequent response.
(Ord. 2104-C-S, passed 5-12-15)