(A) Violation of this title is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.
(B) Violation of any provision of this title which incorporates a state statute which is a misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.
(C) Except where other penalties are specifically provided, the penalty for a violation of any provision of this title which incorporates a state statute which is a violation shall be identical to the penalties for those state statutes.
(D) Where any section of this title is substantially similar to a state statute, but does not adopt the state statute by reference, the maximum and minimum penalties shall be limited to the maximum and minimum fines provided for in the substantially similar state statute. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to affect penalties provided by any section of this title which are less severe than the penalties provided for in a substantially similar state statute.
(E) Whether or not a state statute incorporated by this title or substantially similar to any section of this title provides for imprisonment, no imprisonment shall be allowed under any section of this title.
(Ord. 08-258, passed 11-25-2008)