Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Part 6 Civil Fines

11.36.620 Civil fines.

In addition to any other penalty provided for under this chapter, consistent with the process set forth herein for notice and administrative review, the department may impose a fine on persons violating any provision of this chapter or any law, regulation or standard incorporated into this chapter. The department may impose a fine upon such violators in an amount not to exceed $500.00 per violation, as appropriate. The imposition of such fines shall, in no way, limit the authority or ability to impose other requirements of this chapter or seek other remedies against alleged violators.

11.36.630 Amount.

In establishing the amount of the fine for each violation, the department will consider the following:

1. The gravity and magnitude of the violation;
2. The violator’s previous record of complying or of failing to comply with the provision of this chapter;
3. The violator’s history in taking all feasible steps or in following all procedures necessary or appropriate to correct the violation; and,
4. Any other considerations the department deems appropriate.

11.36.640 Effect on permits.

1. All fines imposed pursuant to this chapter must be satisfied in the manner prescribed by the department before a permit issued under this chapter to the violator may be reinstated or reissued.
2. Failure to satisfy a fine imposed pursuant to this chapter in the manner prescribed by the department may result in suspension or revocation of the public health operator permit or public health facility permit issued to the violator.