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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> (y) A certificate holder commits an offense if their Vehicle Storage Facility does <br /> not submit a weekly list of vehicles that have been released after having been <br /> submitted as abandoned to the police department. <br /> <br /> (z) A certificate holder or person commits an offense if he violates a provision <br /> of this ordinance or any other law applicable to him. <br /> <br /> <br /> Sec. 35-21. Penalties. <br /> <br /> A person commits an offense if he violates a provision of this ordinance <br /> applicable to him. A culpable mental state is not required for commission of an <br /> offense under this ordinance unless the provision defining the conduct expressly <br /> requires a culpable mental state. A separate offense is committed each day in <br /> which an offense occurs. An offense committed under this ordinance is <br /> punishable by a fine of not less than $ 200.00, nor more than $500.00. The <br /> minimum fine established in this Subsection shall be doubled for the second <br /> conviction of the same offense within any two year period and tripled for the <br /> third and subsequent convictions of the same offense within any two (2) year <br /> period. At no time shall the minimum fine exceed the maximum fine established <br /> in this Subsection. Prosecution for an offense under this Chapter does not prevent <br /> the use of other enforcement remedies or procedures applicable to the person <br /> charged with the conduct or involved in the offense. <br /> <br /> ARTICLE VII. ENFORCEMENT <br /> <br /> Sec. 35-22. Authority to Inspect. <br /> <br /> The Department may inspect any vehicle tow service or vehicle storage <br /> facility to determine whether the certificate holder is in compliance with this <br /> ordinance, regulations established under this ordinance and other applicable <br /> ordinances or laws. <br /> <br /> A certificate holder or employee of a certificate holder shall not attempt to <br /> interfere or refuse to cooperate with the Department in the conduct of any <br /> investigation or discharge of any duty pursuant to this ordinance. <br /> <br /> Sec. 35-23. Correction Order. <br /> <br /> (a) If the Department determines that a certificate holder is in violation of this <br /> Chapter, terms of its certificate of registration, a regulation established by the <br /> Department, or other law, the Department may notify the certificate holder in <br /> writing of the violation and by written order, direct the certificate holder to <br /> correct the violation within a reasonable period of time. In setting the time for <br /> correction, the Department shall consider the degree of danger to the public <br /> health or safety and the nature of the violation. If the violation involves <br /> equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly, the Department shall order <br /> the certificate holder to immediately cease use of the equipment. <br /> <br /> -21- <br /> <br /> 298 <br />