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SEC. 15-2205.   PENALTY.
   (a)   Any person who violates Section 15-2201(a)(3) of this article, pertaining to the disposal of sharps for collection, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) plus court costs nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) plus court costs for the first offense and not less than three hundred dollars ($300.00) plus court costs nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for the second offense and each subsequent offense committed within any one hundred eighty (180) day period. Each day during which or on which any person violates this article shall be deemed a separate offense.
   (b)   Any person who violates Section 15-2100(a)(4) of this article, pertaining to refuse containers required for commercial and industrial buildings, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus court costs nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) plus court costs.
   (c)   Any residential refuse that is placed for collection in contravention of any of the remaining provisions of this article shall be administered as either a littering offense pursuant to Section 22-6100 et seq. of this Code or as a violation of the Health Code, as determined by the health officer. Penalties and remedies shall be as provided therein; provided, however, that any person or property violating this article shall, in addition to any other fine, penalty or requirement of this Code, pay the City no less than seventy-five dollars ($75.00) administrative fee or the complete and actual costs, charges and expenses incurred by the City in remedying or alleviating such violation or nuisance, whichever amount is greater.