(a) A person commits an offense if he violates a provision of this article applicable to him.
(b) A separate offense is committed each day in which an offense occurs. An offense committed under this article is punishable by a fine of not less than $200 or more than $1,000 as provided by Section 2308.505 of the Texas Occupations Code, as amended. The minimum fine established in this subsection will be doubled for the second conviction of the same offense within any 24-month period and trebled for the third and subsequent convictions of the same offense within any 24-month period. At no time may the minimum fine exceed the maximum fine established in this subsection.
(c) The culpable mental state required for the commission of an offense under this article is governed by Section 1-5.1 of this code.
(d) Prosecution for an offense under Subsection (a) does not prevent the use of other enforcement remedies or procedures applicable to the person charged with the conduct or involved in the offense. (Ord. Nos. 24661; 27487)