13.90.140 Penalty.
(1) Any violation of this chapter shall be deemed a misdemeanor as provided under MMC 1.20.030, unless the City requests it to be treated as a violation.
(a) Violation: a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 or such sum as may be provided in the ordinance defining the offense.
(b) Misdemeanor: a fine of not more than $2,500 or imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both such fine and imprisonment.
(2) Upon a finding of a violation of any section of this PPI Code by a PPI tower, the Linn County Justice Court may direct release of a vehicle at no charge, or a refund of all or part of fees paid by a vehicle owner/owner’s agent for towing and storage, in lieu of or in addition to civil penalties or other remedies under this code.
(3) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent any person from pursuing private legal remedies. (Ord. 176, passed 9-8-2020)