(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1-2.01 of the Yolo County Code or any other section of this Code, and with the exception of the fourth and subsequent violations of this Article within one year as provided in subsection (c)of this Section, the violation of any of the provisions of this Article is an infraction subject to the procedures set forth in Penal Code sections 19.6 and 19.7.
(b) Every violation of any provision of this Chapter constituting an infraction is punishable as follows:
(i) A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) and not less than fifty dollars ($50) for a first offense;
(ii) A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) and not less than one hundred dollars ($100) for a second offense;
(iii) A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for a third violation of this Chapter within one year.
(c) The fourth and each subsequent violation of this Chapter within one year shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1000) and not less than five hundred dollars ($500) or any other penalty imposed by a court, or both.
(d) Payment of any fine or other penalty imposed by a court shall not relieve a person from the responsibility of paying the inspection fee or follow-up inspection fee for a point of sale station audit.
(e) In addition to all other remedies provided by this Article or State law, in the event of continuing violation of the provisions of this Article, the Department may seek civil injunctive relief to restrain further violations.
(f) In lieu of the other remedies provided by this Article, the Department may pursue civil penalties pursuant to Section 12015.3 of the California Business and Professions Code or criminal prosecution pursuant to Section 12024.2 of the California Business and Professions Code, as those sections may be amended from time to time. (§ 2, Ord. 1300, eff. June 12, 2003)