§ 14-75. Penalties.

(a)

In case of any willful violation of any of the terms and provisions of this article, the city may institute any appropriate action or proceeding in any court of appropriate jurisdiction to restrain, correct, or abate such violation. For violations of this article, the city may also invoke civil remedies provided by the laws of the state, which shall be cumulative and subject to prosecutions prescribed for such violations.

(b)

A fine not to exceed $500.00 shall be levied against any person upon conviction of any violation of any provision of this article. Each day shall constitute a separate offense.

(c)

In addition, the city is authorized to seal any coin-operated machine (as that term is defined in V.T.C.A., Occupations Code § 2153.002) for which the city's occupation tax has not been paid, and shall charge a fee of $50.00 for the release of any machine so sealed for nonpayment of tax (as authorized by V.T.C.A., Occupations Code § 2153.352).

(Ord. No. 02-07, § 15, 7-18-2002)