(a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b), (c) and (d), a violation of this Chapter is an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $200.00.
(b) A second violation of this Chapter that is committed within three years after a prior violation for which there was a conviction is an infraction, punishable by a fine of not more than $400.00.
(c) A third violation of this Chapter that is committed within three years after two violations for which there were convictions is an infraction, punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00.
(d) A fourth or subsequent violation of this Chapter that is committed within three years after three or more prior violations for which there were convictions is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment in County jail for not more than 90 days, or by both fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. 1590, passed --1970; Am. Ord. 3096, passed --1986; Am. Ord. 3973, passed --2006; Am. Ord. 4103, passed - -2010)