(A) A non-resident owner of any premises subject to this chapter shall be responsible and liable for any actions by the tenants or occupants of the premises that constitute second or subsequent violations of this chapter; provided that no non-resident owner shall be liable unless notified of first or previous violations of the chapter; and further provided that the first or previous violations shall have occurred within the previous 24-month period. Notice of first or previous violations shall be effected by mailing a copy of the citation to the non- resident owner by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. No non- resident owner may be subjected to criminal liability by the application of this section, but shall be subject to civil penalties and equitable relief as provided hereinafter. This section shall in no way relieve any tenant or occupant from responsibility for violations of this chapter.
(B) The owner or occupant of any premises shall be responsible and liable for any actions of guests or invitees on the premises that violate this chapter; provided that the occupant shall have been actually or constructively present at the time of the violation.
('72 Code, § 12-5) (Ord. 1094, passed 5-11-89; Am. Ord. 1810, passed 9-10-20)