The penalties for violation of this section shall be as follows:
(1) 1st conviction is punishable by a fine not to exceed $250.00 and/or up to ninety (90) days in jail.
(2) 2nd conviction is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500 and/or up to 1 year in jail.
(3) In addition to the penalties listed above, two (2) convictions of a violation of this ordinance by any license holder, its servants, agents (both apparent and actual) or employees during any twelve (12) month period may result in a probationary period imposed on the license holder for a period not to exceed six (6) months. If further convictions of violations of this ordinance occur during the probationary period, then a revocation of the pawnbroker/precious metal dealer license granted pursuant to this ordinance will occur for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days per violation, which will serve as a prohibition against the conduct of similar business on the licensed premises; or by the licensed individual or business, or any partners or members thereof.
(Ord. No. 1889, § 1, 1-23-17)