(A) Each operator of an adult-oriented establishment, whether or not on the premises at the time of the violation, shall be subject to punishment as prescribed in this chapter for all offenses occurring on the premises, except that operators whose responsibilities are limited by an employment contract or agreement to certain defined periods of time shall be subject to punishment only for offenses occurring during such time. The responsibility of an operator under this provision shall not be affected by any responsibility of an employee for the same offense.
(B) Each employee of an adult-oriented establishment who observed or should have observed an offense under § 117.03(B), or whose responsibilities include the prevention of such offenses, and who condoned, allowed, or failed to take immediate action to stop such offense, shall be subject to punishment for such offense.
(C) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $500.
(E) The repeated violation of any provision of this chapter by any operator of an adult-oriented establishment shall be deemed a public nuisance. For purposes of this provision, repeated violation may be shown by proof of five or more separate violations, as defined in this chapter, within a six-month period.
(Ord. passed 4-20-98; Am. Ord. 2020-3, passed 2-3-20)