(A) (1) Any person who operates a shelter without a license as provided in §§ 124.01 through 124.11 shall be issued a citation by an enforcement officer designated by the Director, and ordered to cease operations until a valid license is obtained. Operating a shelter without a license shall constitute a civil offense and any person, firm or corporation who operates a shelter without a license shall be subject to a civil fine of not less than $500, nor more than $1,000, per day for each day that a shelter is operated without a valid license. Citations and enforcement proceedings shall be pursued in accordance with
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of this code of ordinances. Each day of such violation(s) shall constitute a separate offense.
(2) Operating a licensed shelter in a manner that violates the provisions of §§ 124.01 through 124.11 shall constitute a civil offense and any person, firm or corporation who operates a licensed shelter in a manner that violates the provisions of §§ 124.01 through 124.11 shall be subject to a civil fine of not less than $100, nor more than $1,000, per day for each day that a licensed shelter is operated in a manner that violates this code. Citations and enforcement proceedings shall be pursued in accordance with
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of this code of ordinances. Each day of such violation(s) shall constitute a separate offense.
(B) A person found to have committed a violation of this code shall be personally responsible for the amount of the civil fines assessed for the violation and for all charges, fees and abatement costs incurred by the city in connection with the enforcement. The city may bring a civil action against the person and shall have the same remedies as provided for the recovery of a debt.
(1984 Code, § 117.99) (Ord. O-05-20, passed 2-11-2020; Ord. O-27-20, passed 12-15-2020; Ord. O-11-23, passed 6-28-2023)