Sec. 692.504. - Assessment and recovery of civil penalty.

A civil penalty shall be assessed by the Sheriff, giving due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the gravity of the violation, the good faith of the violator and the history of previous violations. Civil penalties assessed and owed under this Chapter shall be paid into the General Fund-General Services District as miscellaneous receipts, and may be recovered in a civil action in the name of the City. (Ord. 78-1324-661, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1) Note— Former § 405.504.