(a) A person who violates a provision of this chapter, or who fails to perform an act required of the person by this chapter, commits an offense. A person commits a separate offense each day or portion of a day during which a violation is committed, permitted, or continued.
(b) An offense under this chapter is punishable by a fine of not less than $250 or more than $500.
(c) The culpable mental state required for the commission of an offense under this chapter is governed by Section 1-5.1 of this code.
(d) The penalties provided for in Subsection (b) are in addition to any other enforcement remedies that the city may have under city ordinances and state law.
(e) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that an establishment is operating as a cigar bar or tobacco shop as defined in this chapter. (Ord. Nos. 27293; 30472)