A. In addition to any other remedy allowed by law, any person who violates a provision of this chapter is subject to criminal sanctions, civil actions, and administrative penalties pursuant to chapter 1.28.
B. Violations of this chapter are declared to be a public nuisance.
C. Civil penalties for violations of this chapter.
1. Any person who manufactures industrial hemp is liable for civil penalties of not less than $250 or more than $25,000 for each day the violation continues, except as provided in subsection C.2.
2. Any person who cultivates, stores, or possesses industrial hemp is liable for civil penalties of an aggregate amount calculated at $500 per plant.
D. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.
E. Administrative penalties for violations of this chapter are governed by chapter 1.28, except for the following:
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1.28.010.D.3, the amount of an administrative penalty to be imposed for cultivating, storing, or possessing industrial hemp is an aggregate amount calculated at $500 per plant.
2. For purposes of establishing the amount of the appeal fee in accordance with section 1.28.010.D.4.b, an administrative penalty imposed for cultivating, storing, or possessing industrial hemp is a Level B violation, regardless of the amount of the penalty.
F. All remedies prescribed under this chapter are cumulative and the election of one or more remedies does not bar the city from the pursuit of any other remedy to enforce this chapter. (Ord. 2021-0006 § 1)