A. Any violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor and subject to a $1,000 penalty and/or six months in the county jail; provided, however, the city shall have the discretion to reduce the misdemeanor to an infraction. A separate offense shall exist for every single violation of this chapter in accordance with Section 1.04.110 of the code. The criminal prosecution of any violation of this chapter does not preclude the City of Chico from the further initiation of any other civil or administrative proceeding which may be available as a remedy for such violation in accordance with Title 1 of the code.
B. This chapter is a regulatory provision necessary for the protection of the public health, welfare and safety. In any criminal prosecution for a violation of this chapter, it is not necessary to prove knowledge or criminal intent.
C. A violation of any provision of this chapter constitutes a public nuisance.
(Ord. 2487 §3 (part))