(a) Criminal. Violations of this chapter shall constitute an misdemeanor.
(b) Civil. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to each party injured by such violation for actual damages sustained by such person, costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. In addition, the court may award punitive damages.
(c) Injunctive Relief.
(1) Any person who commits, or proposes to commit, an action in violation of this chapter may be enjoined therefrom by any court of competent jurisdiction.
(2) Any action for injunctive relief under this chapter may be brought by the city attorney, by any aggrieved person, by other law enforcement agencies, by the district attorney or by any person or entity which will fairly and adequately represent the interests of the protected class.
(Ord. 4453 § 46, 1997: Ord. 3411 § 1 (part), 1983)