A. Civil Liability: The city shall, at the direction of the city council, institute civil suit in the name of the city to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter by injunctive relief, declaratory relief or other civil remedy. The city shall be entitled to recover its costs and attorney fees from the other party upon prevailing in any such civil action. No civil judgment, or any act by the city or the violator, shall bar or prevent a criminal prosecution for each and every violation of this chapter. (Ord. 98, 9-18-2007)
B. Criminal Liability: A person who violates any provision of this chapter or operates any business or occupation for which a registration certificate is required by this chapter without having first obtained a registration certificate as herein provided, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code, which penalty shall be in addition to any other penalties provided in this chapter. Each day that a violation of this chapter occurs shall be deemed a separate offense. (Ord. 98, 9-18-2007; amd. 2017 Code)