(A) Criminal penalties for the operation of an Adult Oriented Business without a valid permit. In addition to the criminal penalties found in other sections of this chapter, it shall be unlawful and a person commits a Class B Misdemeanor as defined by Section 26(A) if he operates or causes to be operated an Adult Oriented Business and knows or should know that the business does not have an Adult Oriented Business permit or has a permit which has expired, is invalid or which has been suspended or revoked.
(B) Criminal penalties for the failure to possess an Adult Oriented Business employee license. In addition to any other criminal penalties found in other sections of this chapter, it shall be unlawful and a person commits a Class B Misdemeanor as defined by § 117.99(C) if he is an "Employee", as previously defined, of an Adult Oriented Business and knows or should know that he does not have an Adult Oriented Business Employee License or has a License which has expired, is invalid or which has been suspended or revoked.
(C) Criminal Penalties and Legal, Equitable and Injunctive Relief
(1) For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions of crimes shall apply:
(a) A Class A Misdemeanor shall be punished by a term of imprisonment not to exceed twelve (12) months and/or a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(b) A Class B Misdemeanor shall be punished by a term of imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days and/or a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
(c) A violation shall be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
(2) Each violation of or non-compliance with this chapter shall be considered as a separate offense as will each day of continued violation or non-compliance.
(3) The city may take any such lawful action to prevent or remedy any violation or non-compliance including but not limited to an equitable action for injunctive relief or an action at law for damages. In such action, attorneys fees and costs of the city shall be assessed against the defendant(s).
(Ord. 98-1162A, passed 11-12-98)