A. Violation of any provision of this chapter is an infraction, punishable upon conviction by a fine of $500.00.

B. Upon a second conviction of any violation of any provision of this chapter, the court may impose a fine not to exceed $1,000. In addition, the city recorder or his designate may suspend the secondhand dealer’s license for a period not to exceed 30 days subject to TMC 5.25.040(E).

C. Upon subsequent conviction of any violation of any requirement imposed by this chapter, the court may impose a fine not to exceed $1,000. In addition, the city recorder or his designate may suspend the secondhand dealer’s license for a period not to exceed six months subject to TMC 5.25.040(E).

D. The court may impose a fine of $200.00 per day upon any secondhand dealer whose license has been suspended or revoked, when such secondhand dealer continues to operate or cause to be operated the secondhand business for which such license has been suspended or revoked, during the period of such suspension or revocation.

E. These violations are in addition to any criminal penalties that may result of criminal charges being filed related to crimes involving lost, stolen or mislaid property. [Ord. 856 § 12; Ord. 471 § 11.]