(A) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which no other specific penalty is provided shall be subject to the provisions of § 10.99(A).
(B) Any person who violates any of the provisions of §§ 115.091 through 115.100 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500. Each day’s violation shall constitute a separate offense.(1999 Lou. Code, § 111.291) (Lou. Ord. No. 77-1995, approved 5-26-1995; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 113-2006, approved 7-31-2006)
(C) Reserved.
(D) Any person operating a massage facility or acting as a massage facility employee without a valid license or temporary license issued pursuant to §§ 115.170 through 115.181 shall be guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $250, imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both in accordance with KRS 309.3535. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(1999 Lou. Code, § 111.402) (Lou. Ord. No. 101-1974, approved 3-27-1974)
(E) Any person who violates any of the provisions of §§ 115.220 through 115.224 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500 for each offense. Each day on which a swimming pool or bathing place is operated in violation of these sections shall constitute a separate offense.
(1999 Lou. Code, § 111.534)
(F) Any person who violates any provision of §§ 115.240 through 115.270, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500 or imprisonment not to exceed 50 days, or both, for each offense. Each such day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. Any person issued a citation for a failure to meet a requirement hereof may be issued a citation again for that failure one or more days after a
prior citation and in such case, each citation shall constitute a separate offense. These penalty provisions are in addition to the penalties set forth elsewhere in this chapter.
(1999 Lou. Code, § 111.581) (Lou. Ord. No. 172-1996, approved 8-28-1996; Lou. Am. Ord. No. 0045-2002, § 1, approved 3-29-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 223-2005, approved 12-27-2005)
(G) Any person who violates any provision of §§ 115.290 through 115.293 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500. Every day the violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.
(1999 Lou. Code, § 115.603) (Lou. Ord. No. 27-1961, approved 1-25-1961)
(H) (1) Any vendor or peddler engaging in business within Louisville Metro without a valid license issued pursuant to §§ 115.350 through 115.362 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The penalty for which misdemeanor shall be a fine of not more than $500 and/or incarceration of not more than 30 days. Every day upon which such violation shall occur, or upon which such violation shall continue is a separate offense.
(2) Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of §§ 115.350 through 115.362, shall be subject for the first offense to a $100 penalty, the second offense shall be subject to a $300 penalty and the third offense in any two-year period shall be subject to a $500 penalty and the vendor or peddler shall be ineligible for a license under the subchapter for a period of 90 days.
(1999 Lou. Code. § 115.644) (Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 57-2009, approved 5-18-2009)
(1999 Lou. Code, § 115.899) (Lou. Ord. No. 283-1998, approved 12-21-1998)
(J) (1) Any person who violates §§ 115.453, 115.455 or 115.458 through 115.460 shall be punished as follows: for the first violation a civil penalty of $200; for the second violation within a period of 24 months of the date of the first violation, civil penalty of $250; and for any additional violations after the date of a second violation within a period of 24 months from the date of a first violation, civil penalty of $300. Any person cited pursuant to this subsection may pay the minimum civil penalty within seven days from the date of issuance or request a hearing regarding such penalty to the Code Enforcement Board ("Board") in accordance with §§ 32.275 et seq. If the person fails to respond to the citation within seven days as referenced above, the person shall be deemed to have waived the right to a hearing. In this event, the Board shall enter a final order determining that the violation was committed and impose the civil penalty set forth in the citation.
(3) Any person who tows a vehicle from private property without a valid license in violation of §§ 115.451 or 115.452 shall be guilty of a violation and shall be subject to a fine of not less than $25 or more than $200. In addition to the criminal penalty, the person shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $500.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 169-2021, approved 11-16-2021)
(K) (1) Any person, owner, or lessee who operates any machine or device as defined and regulated in §§ 115.500 through 115.504 within Louisville Metro without having a license therefor or without displaying such license on the machine so as to be visible from the outside shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100, imprisoned in the metro jail for not less than ten, nor more than 30 days, or both, at the discretion of the court. Each day during which such machine or device is maintained or operated shall constitute a separate offense.
(2) In all cases where there has been a failure to take out the license required by these sections, it shall be the duty of the Louisville Metro Police Department to confiscate the machine or device and the owner or lessee of the machine or device shall be required to pay in addition to the penalties provided for in subsection (K)(1) above, a fine of $100 to defray the cost incurred in the confiscation of any such machine or device.
(L) (1) Any person or entity who violates any provision of §§ 115.001 through 115.010 shall be issued a citation by an Enforcement Officer designated by the Director. If the facility is not licensed as required in §§ 115.001 through 115.010, the citation shall include an order to cease operations until a valid license is obtained. If the facility is licensed pursuant to §§ 115.001 through 115.010, the citation shall include an order to cease operations until compliance with the violation is obtained. A first offense will be subject to a civil penalty of $125 as imposed by an Enforcement Officer. A second offense will be subject to a civil penalty of $250 as imposed by an Enforcement Officer. A third offense will be subject to a civil penalty of $500 as imposed by an Enforcement Officer. Any additional offense beyond the third offense will be subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 as imposed by an Enforcement Officer. Each day that a violation continues after separate notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. Any person who receives a citation may appeal the violation to the Code Enforcement Board.
(2) In addition to the penalties provided herein, the Director is authorized to pursue remedial civil actions for violations of §§ 115.001 through 115.010 by civil compliant or petition for injunctive relief, declaration of rights or other appropriate proceedings filed in the Jefferson County, Kentucky Circuit Court.
(M) (1) Any person who violates any provision of §§ 115.550 through 115.562 shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $100 and no more than $1,000 as imposed by the Director. A second offense will be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 and no more than $5,000 as imposed by the Director. Each day that a violation continues after notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. Any person who receives a citation for violating §§ 115.550 through 115.562 may appeal the violation to the Code Enforcement Board.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (M)(1) above, any person who violates any provision of §§ 115.550 through 115.562, or who knowingly provides false information in an attempt to gain or maintain a license, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500 or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both, for each offense. Any person cited hereunder for a failure to meet a requirement hereof may be cited again for said failure one or more days after a prior citation and in such case each citation may constitute a separate offense.
(3) In addition to the penalties provided herein, the Director is authorized to pursue remedial civil actions for violations of §§ 115.550 through 115.562 by civil complaint or petition for injunctive relief, declaration of rights or other appropriate proceedings filed in the Jefferson County, Kentucky Circuit Court.
(N) (1) Any person who violates any provision of §§ 115.515 through 115.520 will be subject to a civil penalty of $125 as imposed by an Enforcement Officer. A second offense will be subject to a civil penalty of $250 as imposed by an Enforcement Officer. A third offense will be subject to a civil penalty of$500 as imposed by an Enforcement Officer. Any additional offense beyond the third offense will be subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 as imposed by an Enforcement Officer. Each day that a violation continues after separate notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. Any person who receives a citation for violating §§ 115.515 through 115.520 may appeal the violation to the Code Enforcement Board.
(2) Any person who violates any provision of § 115.521 related to advertising on a Hosting Platform shall receive a notice of violation as a warning for a first offense. Any additional offense will be subject to a civil penalty of $125 as imposed by an Enforcement Officer. Each day that a violation continues after separate notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. Any person who receives a citation for violating § 115.521 may appeal the violation to the Code Enforcement Board.
(3) In addition to the penalties provided herein, the Director is authorized to pursue remedial civil actions for violations of §§ 115.515 through 115.521 by civil complaint or petition for injunctive relief, declaration of rights or other appropriate proceedings filed in the Jefferson County, Kentucky Circuit Court.
(Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 56-2019, approved 5-8-2019)
(O) (1) Any violation of §§ 115.580 through 115.587 shall be classified as a civil offense and shall be enforced through the Code Enforcement Board as provided in §§ 32.275 et seq. or as it may be amended. The civil penalty for violations of this section is set forth in subsection (O)(2) below. Each day a violation continues shall be a separate violation of this section.
(1999 Lou. Code, § 112.99) (Lou. Ord. No. 229-1986, approved 7-11-1986; Lou. Am. Ord. No. 274-1987, approved 9-28-1987; Lou. Am. Ord. No. 79-1988, approved 4-15-1988; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 127-2006, approved 7-31-2006; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 128-2007, approved 7-13-2007; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 133-2007, approved 7-13-2007; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 165-2007, approved 8-27-2007; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 192-2007, approved 10-1-2007, effective 1-29-2008; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 198-2007, approved 10-15-2007; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 229-2007, approved 10-30-2007; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 234-2007, approved 11-12-2007; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 246-2007, approved 11-12-2007; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 222-2010, approved 11-8-2010; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 27-2012, approved 2-10-2012; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 132-2012, approved 8-1-2012; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 50-2015, approved 4-29-2015, effective 6-28-2015; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 217-2015, approved 1-5-2016, effective 8-1-2016; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 70-2016, approved 5-27-2016; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 81-2017, approved 5-15-2017; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 138-2019, approved 9-24-2019; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 162-2019, approved 10-31-2019, effective 1-29-2020
; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 7-2020, approved 2-21-2020, eff. 5-21-2020; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 170-2021, approved 11-22-2021)