§ 55.99 PENALTY.

   (A)   Except as otherwise stated herein, violators of any provision of §§ 55.01 through 55.08 shall be penalized as follows:

      (1)   A first offense shall be an infraction with a fine of $50.

      (2)   A second offense shall be an infraction with a fine of $100.

      (3)   A third and subsequent offense within the same drought period shall be a misdemeanor with a fine of $200.

      (4)   The aforementioned fines and penalties may be in lieu of, or in addition to, any other penalty provided by law.

   (B)   After issuing one warning by certified mail, the water service of any person or customer may be disconnected whenever it is determined that the person has failed to comply with the provisions of this subchapter. Services disconnected under the circumstances shall be restored only upon payment of a reconnection charge, hereby established at $25, and any other costs incurred by the city in discontinuing service. In addition, suitable assurances shall be given to the city that the same action shall not be repeated during the drought or water shortage.

(‘88 Code, § 17.708)