(a) Whoever violates or fails to comply with any provision of Section 1511.02 of this chapter upon conviction of the first offense shall be deemed guilty of a felony of the third degree fined as determined by the court or imprisoned not more than 24 months or both for each offense.
(b) Whoever violates any provision of this chapter except Section 1511.02 upon conviction of the first offense shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree and shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than six months, or both for each offense. Any person convicted of subsequent violation of this chapter shall upon conviction be deemed guilty of a felony of the third degree fined as determined by the court or imprisoned not more than 24 months or both for each offense. Such person shall be deemed guilty of separate offenses for each day, every day, or portions thereof during which any violation of the provisions of this chapter is committed, permitted, or continued.
(c) The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
(d) The imposition of any penalties provided herein shall not preclude Law Director from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding in a Court of proper jurisdiction to prevent unsafe conditions, or to restrain, correct, or abate violation, or to require compliance with chapter or other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, or the orders of the Fire Chief.
(Ord. 2002-39. Passed 3-28-02.)
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