Enforcement of permit violations.

Riverside Municipal Code § 6.24.110

in effect

6.24.110 - Enforcement of permit violations. The remedies provided by this ordinance are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law or equity: A. Violators who operate without the necessary tobacco retail establishment permit shall be subject to closure of the tobacco retail facility. B. Whenever evidence of a violation of this ordinance is obtained, in part, through the participation of a person under the age of 21 years old, such a person shall not be required to appear or give testimony in any civil or administrative process brought to enforce this Code, and the alleged violation shall be adjudicated based upon the sufficiency and persuasiveness of the evidence presented. (Written declaration undersigned "minor informant".) C. Violations of this chapter may be prosecuted as infractions or misdemeanors by the City Attorney's Office or the District Attorney, and may result in the suspension or revocation of the tobacco retail establishment permit issued by the City. D. Causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, or concealing a violation of any provision of this chapter shall also constitute a violation of this chapter. E. Violations of this chapter are hereby declared to be public nuisances. F. In addition to other remedies provided by this chapter or by other law, any violation of this chapter may be remedied by a civil action brought by the City Attorney or a criminal action brought by the District Attorney, including for example, administrative or judicial nuisance abatement proceedings, civil or criminal code enforcement proceedings, and suits for injunctive relief. (Ord. 7550, § 1(Exh. A), 2021)

Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT6HESA_CH6.24PETOREES_6.24.110ENPEVIFetched: 11/1/2026