A. Criminal penalties.
1. A violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor.
2. A person who violates a provision of this chapter, or causes any other person to violate a provision of this chapter, or who aids or abets any other person in the violation of any provision of this chapter is subject to criminal penalties as set forth in Chapter 1.12 of the Pinole Municipal Code.
3. Prosecution of a violation of any provision of this chapter shall be commenced within two (2) years after the date of the violation.
4. No person convicted of a misdemeanor under this chapter shall act as a city contractor or consultant for a period of four (4) years following the date of conviction unless the court at the time of sentencing specifically determines that this provision shall not be applicable.
B. Civil penalties.
1. Any person who intentionally or negligently violates any provisions of this chapter may also be subject to a civil penalty of no more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or the amount of the unlawful contribution, if any, or the amount which was not properly disclosed, if any, whichever is greater.
2. No civil penalty may be imposed more than two (2) years after the date the violation occurred.
C. Cumulative remedies. The foregoing remedies are nonexclusive, cumulative and in addition to any other remedy the city may have at law or in equity. (Ord. 2008-06 § 1 (part), 2008)