§ 46-44. Standards/rule-making authority/penalties.

A suspension not exceeding six months may be imposed in cases where the licensee's violation is shown to be inadvertent and can be promptly corrected by the licensee; a revocation of the license shall be imposed in all other cases. The procedures for insuring the closing of an establishment whose license is revoked, will be in the following terms described as follows:

The chief zoning and code compliance official will issue a "cease and desist" order allowing reasonable time, but not less than five working days for compliance, after which, the city will initiate legal proceedings to insure the closing of the place of business and/or arrest of violators if continued to operate without a valid license. These actions may include impounding of vehicles, equipment, and other property as well as placing liens to insure the recovery of fees, penalties, fines and legal costs.

Any person, firm or corporation convicted of violating the provisions of this article shall be punished by a fine, not exceeding $500.00 per day for a first time violation or $500.00 dollars per day as a result of a repeat violation.

(Ord. No. 98-35, § 1(113.13), 1-5-99; Ord. No. 2001-09, 6-19-01)

State law reference

Delinquent penalties, F.S. § 205.053.