Section 12.12.500 Penalties for Violations.

Except has herein provided, any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a municipal infraction and shall upon conviction, be punished as provided in section 1.04.100 of this municipal code. Alternatively, any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction be punished as provided in section 1.04.100 of this code. A peace officer may issue a criminal citation for such violations. No person shall be charged with both a municipal infraction and a misdemeanor for the same violation. (Ord. 2006-0065)