Penalties

Any retail hemp establishment, smoke shop or smoking lounge in violation of this article will be subject to one or more of the remedies provided for in this section as decided by the city and/or any other public agency having jurisdiction over the establishments.

(1)

Legal action in a court of competent jurisdiction for violation of the City Code as provided for in section 1-13 of the City Code and/or other civil action deemed to be in the city's best interests.

(2)

Denial, suspension, or revocation of a BTR in accordance with applicable provisions of the City Code.

(3)

Denial, suspension, or revocation of a CU in accordance with chapter 2 of the City Code.

(4)

Code enforcement proceedings pursuant to chapter 2, article X of the City Code:

a.

First violation shall be punishable with a $1,000.00 per diem fine.

b.

Second violation shall be punishable with a $2,500.00 per diem fine.

c.

Third and subsequent violations shall be punishable with a $5,000.00 per diem fine.

(Ord. No. 14180, § 2, 6-8-23)