A. Failure To Remove: It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person to fail or refuse to remove an inoperative, abandoned, wrecked or dismantled vehicle or part thereof or refuse to abate such nuisance when ordered to do so in accordance with the abatement provisions of this Chapter or State law where such law is applicable. Notwithstanding the classification of a violation of this Chapter as a misdemeanor, at the time an action is commenced to enforce the provisions of the Chapter. The trial court, upon recommendation of the prosecuting attorney and with the consent of the defendant, may reduce the charged offense from a misdemeanor to an infraction pursuant to section 19(c) of the California Penal Code.
B. Misdemeanor: Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under this Article shall be subject to penalty as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this Code. Each day that a violation continues shall be regarded as a new and separate offense.
C. Infraction: Any person convicted of any infraction of this Chapter shall be subject to penalty as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this Code. Each day that a violation continues shall be regarded as a new and separate offense. (Ord. 422 N.S., 4-21-1986; 1996 Code)