§ 9.29.040 — Enforcement

9.29.040 - Enforcement.

A. Violations of this chapter may be prosecuted as misdemeanors or infractions subject to Section 1.01.110. B. Unless otherwise specified herein, all administrative citations issued for violations of this chapter shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Chapter 1.17 of this Code, including but not limited to, the administrative hearing and appeal process and the City's authority to use any civil remedy available to collect any unpaid administrative fines C. State Penalties Apply. Nothing in this chapter shall be intended to limit any of the penalties provided for under California law, including, but not limited to, the Penal Code, with regard to the sale, use, possession, delivery, and/or receipt of catalytic converters. D. Administrative Civil Penalty. In addition to any other penalties provided by law, whenever an enforcement officer determines a violation of this chapter has occurred, the enforcement officer shall have the authority to issue an administrative citation with an administrative civil penalty to any person responsible for the violation, in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Chapter 1.17 of this Code. E. If any part or provision of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the Chapter, including the application of that part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this chapter are severable.

(Ord. 7695, § 1(Exh. A), 2025)