A person convicted of a violation of any provision of this chapter, including both §§ 97.01 and 97.02, shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $750 for each offense. Each day that this chapter is violated shall constitute a separate offense under this chapter. This chapter shall not extend to a motor vehicle that is stored and totally enclosed in a garage or building. It shall be no defense to the prosecution of a violation of §§ 97.01 or 97.02 or to the removal of an inoperable vehicle, that such vehicle is covered with a cloth, plastic, vinyl, canvas or other type of vehicle cover.
(Ord. 2004-25, passed 7-12-2004)