A. A person, corporation, partnership, association or other entity who violates this chapter shall be fined pursuant to this section. Each day that a violation occurs is a separate violation.
B. A penalty equal to the minimum fine for the violation, as set forth in subsection C of this section, shall be assessed to violators of this chapter if payment is made within ten (10) days of the violation, after which a violation shall result in a fine within the range set forth in subsection C of this section.
C. A person who smokes in an area where smoking is prohibited shall be fined in an amount that is not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). A person who owns, operates, or otherwise controls a public place or place of employment that violates subsection 4-5-2A or B, or section 4-5-3 of this chapter shall be fined:
1. Not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for the first violation;
2. Not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the second violation within one (1) year after the first violation; and
3. Not less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for each additional violation within one (1) year after the first violation.
D. The Village, a State certified local Public Health Department, or any individual personally affected by repeated violations may institute, in a Circuit Court, an action to enjoin violations of this chapter. (Ord. 01-01-08, 1-22-2008, eff. 1-23-2008)