SEC. 3.7. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF SECTION 3.6 .

   (A)   Any person convicted of a violation of Section 3.6 of this Code shall be punished by a mandatory fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500 upon a first conviction, by a mandatory fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 upon a second conviction and by a mandatory fine of not less than $150 nor more than $500 upon a third or subsequent conviction.

   (B)   The court shall, in addition, impose a civil penalty or an amount necessary to reimburse the Commission for the value of the tree, wood, bush, turf, shrub, flower, plant, grass, soil, compost, rock, water or other material removed as well as any labor expended to replant or otherwise restore the area affected. Any revenue collected as a civil penalty pursuant to this Section shall be credited to the Commission.

(Added by Ord. 92-00, File No. 000634, App. 5/19/2000)