2.52.150 Penalties.
A. Any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of this chapter; who knowingly or willfully causes, solicits, advises, or participates with any other person to violate any provision of this chapter; or who knowingly or willfully aids and abets any other person in the violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
B.
1. Any person who negligently violates any provision of this chapter shall be liable in a civil or administrative action brought by the enforcement authority for an amount not more than $500.00 per violation, and shall be required to correct the violation.
2. Any person who intentionally violates any provision of this chapter, causes any other person to violate any provision of this chapter, or intentionally files a false complaint under this chapter shall be liable in a civil administrative action brought by the enforcement authority for a maximum of $1,000 per violation, or per false complaint filed.
3. Any amounts paid pursuant to this section shall be used to offset the costs of enforcing this chapter.
4. If it is determined by the District Attorney that the complainant committed perjury in filing the complaint, the complainant may be liable, in addition to any criminal penalties, for damages in the amount of fees, costs and other amounts suffered or incurred as a result of, or arising out of the filing of, such complaint.
C. This section shall apply only to persons who have filing or reporting obligations under this chapter or the Political Reform Act, or who are compensated for services involving the planning, organization, or directing of any activity regulated or required by this chapter or the Political Reform Act, or anyone who is determined by the District Attorney to have committed perjury in filing a complaint under this chapter.
D. Whether or not a violation is inadvertent, negligent, or deliberate, and the presence or absence of good faith, shall be considered in applying the remedies and sanctions of this chapter. Further, in determining the amount of civil liability, the court may take into account the seriousness of the violation and the degree of culpability of the defendant. If a judgment is entered, the funds recovered shall be deposited into the City’s general fund. (Ord. 3179 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3086 § 1, 2007).