A. Criminal Misdemeanor Actions:
1. The City Attorney, or the designated and appointed legal representative for the city, shall investigate and where deemed appropriate prosecute any violation of this chapter.
2. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or a failure to comply with any mandatory requirements of this chapter is subject to prosecution in accordance with Chapter 2 (Enforcement of Code), Section 1-2-0 (Violations, Penalties) of the City of Temple City Municipal Code, and may be enforced through criminal, civil, administrative, injunctive or other relief available by law.
B. Civil Actions:
1. Any person who intentionally or negligently violates any provisions of this chapter shall be liable in a civil action brought by the City Attorney (in lieu of criminal prosecution) or by a person residing within the City for an amount not more than three times the amount of the unlawful contribution.
2. If two or more persons are responsible for any violation, they shall be jointly and severally liable.
3. No civil action alleging a violation of any provision of this chapter shall be filed more than one (1) year after the date the violation occurred.
C. Injunctive Relief: The City Attorney or any person residing in the city may sue for injunctive relief to enjoin violations or to compel compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
D. Cost of Litigation: The court may award to a plaintiff or defendant who prevails in any action authorized by this chapter his or her costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney’s fees, provided, however, no cost of litigation or attorney’s fees shall be awarded against the city. (Ord. 22-1063)