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 hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
C. Any person who violates a provision of this chapter is liable for civil penalties of not less than $250 or more than $25,000 for each violation.
D. Any person who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.
E. 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.
F. Any person who is aggrieved by an act prohibited by section 12.96.020.A may bring an action for damages, injunctive or declaratory relief, or all such remedies, as appropriate, in a court of competent jurisdiction against any person who has violated or conspired to violate its provisions. An aggrieved person includes any health care facility that is the site of a violation of this chapter. Any person who prevails in such an action shall be entitled to recover from the violator those damages, costs, attorney's fees, and such other relief as determined by the court. In addition to other damages, the court may award the aggrieved person a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation. (Ord. 2022-0015 § 4; Ord. 2004-049 § 2)