§ 9.28.040 — Enforcement and penalties

9.28.040 Enforcement and penalties.

A. Civil Action. Any person may enforce the provisions of this chapter by means of a civil action. The city may also enforce the provisions of this chapter by means of a civil action. B. Injunctions. 1. Any person who commits an act, or proposes to commit an act, or engages in any pattern and practice of discrimination in violation of Section 9.28.030 of this chapter may be enjoined therefrom by any court of competent jurisdiction. 2. Action for injunction under this subsection may be brought by any aggrieved person, by the city attorney, or by any person or entity who will fairly and adequately represent the interest of the protected class. C. Penalties. Any person who violates, or aids or incites another person to violate, the provisions of this chapter is liable for each and every such offense for the actual damages, and such amount as may be determined by a jury, or a court sitting without a jury, up to a maximum of three times the amount of actual damage but in no case less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), and such attorney's fees and court costs as may be determined by the court in addition thereto. In addition, the court may award punitive damages in a proper case. D. Nonexclusive Remedies and Penalties. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude any person from seeking any other remedies, penalties or procedures provided by law. (Prior code § 76.01.130)