(a) Grounds for an administrative citation. An administrative citation may be issued upon findings made by the City Manager, or his or her designee, when any person or retail establishment has provided a single-use carryout bag to a customer or violated any other provision of this Chapter.
(b) Administrative citation fine amounts. Upon findings made under subsection (a), the retail establishment shall be subject to an administrative citation pursuant to Chapter 1.10 of this Code. Fines for the administrative citation are as follows:
(1) First citation: One hundred dollars ($100.00)
(2) Second citation for the same violation within the same twelve month period: Two hundred dollars ($200.00)
(3) Third or any subsequent citation for the same violation within the same twelve month period: Five hundred dollars ($500.00)
(4) Each day that any person or retail establishment violates the provisions of this Chapter a new and separate violation occurs.
(c) Administrative citation appeals and disposition shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 1.10 of this Code. (Ord. 13-2102, § 1 (part), 2013)