§ 40.99 PENALTIES.
   (A)   Any violation of this chapter, except § 40.08(C), shall be deemed a misdemeanor subject to a criminal fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), the amount set forth in KRS 534.040(2)(a), or a term of imprisonment not to exceed twelve (12) months, the period set forth in KRS 532.090(1), or both a fine and term of imprisonment.
   (B)   In addition to the criminal penalties described above, the city is authorized pursuant to KRS 83A.065 to seek an injunction and restraining order to enforce provisions of this chapter.
   (C)   In addition to the penalties set forth above, any employee of the city, its agencies, boards or commissions shall be subject to the personnel action for violation of the provisions of this chapter in accordance with the procedure set forth in the city’s personnel policy or such other personnel policies provided for by and of the city’s agencies, boards or commissions.
   (D)   In addition to the penalties provided for herein, city officials shall be subject to removal from office for misconduct as a result of any violation of this chapter as provided for in KRS 83A.040(9).
   (E)   Due process shall be accorded to individuals charged with a violation of this chapter. In the case of criminal penalties, due process will be afforded to the alleged violator through the District Court system. In the case of personnel action, the personnel and policy manual shall prescribe the appropriate hearing process.
   (F)   Any violation of § 40.08(C) shall be deemed a civil violation subject to a civil fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
(Ord. 0-94-023, passed 11-28-94; Am. Ord. 0-2005-020, passed 9-26-05)