A. Whenever, by ordinance or resolution of the city or under the provisions of the California Vehicle Code, any requirement or prohibition is imposed, or any exemption is granted or any special regulation is provided regarding vehicles displaying a specified decal, sign, or license plate, it is unlawful for any person to wilfully attempt to violate the provisions of this chapter, by any wilful act, subterfuge, or misrepresentation, such as, but not limited to: alteration or eradication of markings which aid in the performance of the enforcement duty of parking control officers as imposed by this chapter, or display of a special decal, sign, or license plate, to gain from an exemption or special regulation provided, when such decal, sign, or license plate was not issued to the vehicle displaying same. (Prior code § 67905)