A. Violation: Violation of section 11.46.040 of this chapter is a civil offense and shall be penalized as follows:
1. First three (3) offenses: A warning, but no fine.
2. Fourth offense within twelve (12) months of the first three (3) offenses: A civil fine of one hundred sixty dollars ($160.00).
3. Subsequent offenses within twenty four (24) months of the first offense: A civil fine of two hundred ten dollars ($210.00).
B. Reduction Of Penalties: The civil penalties specified in subsection A of this section shall be subject to the following:
1. Paid Within Ten Days: Any penalty that is paid within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of notice shall be reduced by the sum of one hundred ten dollars ($110.00);
2. Paid Within Twenty Days: Any penalty that is paid within twenty (20) days from the date of receipt of notice shall be reduced by the sum of seventy dollars ($70.00);
3. Paid Within Thirty Days: Any penalty that is paid within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of notice shall be reduced by the sum of forty dollars ($40.00);
4. Receipt Of Notice: As used in this section, "receipt of notice" means the affixing of a notice to the vehicle alleged to have been employed in a violation of this chapter, or by delivery of such notice to the owner or driver thereof.
5. Other Fees And Assessments: A forty five dollar ($45.00) administrative fee shall be assessed for the city's cost of collecting past due debts.
C. Strict Liability Of Owner: Whenever any vehicle shall have been employed in a violation of this chapter, the person in whose name such vehicle is registered shall be strictly liable for such violation and the penalty therefor. (Ord. 2013-03, 2-7-2013)