521.99 PENALTY.

   (a)    Whoever violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a minor misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

   (b)    If within one year of the offense, the offender has been convicted of, or has pleaded guilty to, one or more violations of a section under this chapter, the offender is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.

   (c)    In all cases, wherein, a person has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of any section of this chapter, the court shall, in addition to any fine or sentence imposed upon the offender, order the nuisance abated within seven (7) days.

   (d)    Nothing in this penalty section shall prevent the City from pursuing other actions or charges under the Ohio Revised Code.

(Ord. 2000-45. Passed 6-20-00.)