(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, and in addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense to which a separate fine shall apply.
(b) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates Section 4-227-080(b) shall be subject to a fine of not less than $10,000 nor more than $20,000, or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 180 days, or both, for each offense. Each violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(c) In addition to any other penalties required under this section, any vehicle used to solicit or tow a vehicle in violation of Section 4-227-080(a)(3) or 4-227-080(b) shall be subject to seizure and impoundment pursuant to this section. The owner of record of such vehicle shall be liable to the City for an administrative penalty of $10,000, in addition to fees for the towing and storage of the vehicle as provided in Section 9-92-080.
Whenever a police officer has probable cause to believe that a vehicle is subject to seizure and impoundment pursuant to this section, the police officer shall provide for the towing of the vehicle to a facility controlled by the City or its agents. Before or at the time the vehicle is towed, the police officer shall notify any person identifying himself as the owner of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation or the person who is found to be in control of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation, if there is such a person, of the fact of the seizure and of the vehicle owner's right to request a preliminary hearing to be conducted under Section 2-14-132 of this Code by serving such person with a copy of the vehicle impoundment seizure report.
Section 2-14-132 shall apply whenever a motor vehicle is seized and impounded pursuant to this section.
(Added Coun. J. 5-26-21, p. 30457, § 3)