Lomita Municipal Code Art. 6 Penalties and Remedies

An applicant for a license under this chapter whose application for such license has been denied may not reapply for such license for a period of one year from the date such notice of denial was deposited in the mail or received by the applicant, whichever occurs first. However a reapplication prior to the termination of one year may be made if accompanied by evidence that the ground or grounds for denial of the applicant no longer exist.

(Ord. No. 567, § 2, 10-7-96; Ord. No. 624, § 1, 7-10-00)

No refund or rebate of a license fee shall be allowed by the reason of the fact that the licensee discontinues an activity for which a license is required pursuant to this chapter, or that the permit is suspended or revoked.

(Ord. No. 567, § 2, 10-7-96; Ord. No. 624, § 1, 7-10-00)

1. Whenever the chief of police, or his or her designee, discovers that any provision of this chapter has been violated, the chief of police shall give notice of such violation by means of a citation or other written notice. In any such notification, the chief of police shall:

(a) Set forth the specific violation of violations found;

(b) Establish a specific and reasonable period of time for the correction of the violation or violations, if feasible. If the chief of police determines that the violation or violations are minor in nature, the chief of police may issue a warning to the licensee, that any further violation of this chapter may result in the filing of a complaint for revocation or suspension of the license;

(c) The failure to comply with any notice issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter may result in the chief of police filing a complaint for revocation or suspension of the license.

2. Issuance of a notice of violation pursuant to this section is not the city's exclusive enforcement remedy if the provisions of this chapter have been violated by an escort licensee.

(Ord. No. 567, § 2, 10-7-96; Ord. No. 624, § 1, 7-10-00)

It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor, subject to punishment in accordance with section 1-2.01, et seq. of this Code, for any person to violate any provision of this chapter. Revocation or suspension of a license issued under this chapter shall not be a defense against prosecution.

(Ord. No. 567, § 2, 10-7-96; Ord. No. 624, § 1, 7-10-00)

Any escort service operated, conducted or maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall be declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance and the city attorney and/or city prosecutor and/or district attorney may, in addition to or in lieu of prosecuting a criminal action hereunder, commence an action or actions, proceeding or proceedings, for the abatement, removal, or enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by law and shall take such other steps and shall apply to such court or courts as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate or remove such establishment and restrain and enjoin any person from operating, conducting, or maintaining an escort service contrary to the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 567, § 2, 10-7-96; Ord. No. 624, § 1, 7-10-00)