(A) Violations. Any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition to the authority provided for in § 1.08.025 of this code for the citing official or City Attorney to cite or prosecute an offense as an infraction, the court may determine that the offense is an infraction, in which event the case shall proceed as if the defendant has been arraigned on an infraction complaint.
(B) Penalties. Any person who violates any section of this chapter may be punished as provided for in Chapter 1.08 of this code.
(C) Separate offenses. Each and every violation of this section, including each and every catalytic converter unlawfully possessed, shall constitute a separate violation and shall be subject to all enforcement measures and remedies authorized by this code.
(D) Alternative remedies. The remedies provided herein are not to be construed as exclusive remedies. The city is authorized to pursue any proceedings or remedies provided by law including, but not limited to, the issuance of administrative penalties pursuant to §§ 1.08.130 et seq. of this code. All such remedies may be pursued individually, consecutively, or in conjunction with each other.
(Ord. 3364 § 1 (part), 2023.)