§ 12-940. Violation; penalty.

(a)

A person commits an offense if he violates, by commission or omission, any provision of this article that imposes upon him a duty or responsibility.

(b)

A person who violates a provision of this article is guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion of a day during which the violation is committed, continued, or permitted, and each violation is punishable by a fine in accordance with the general provisions of section 1-13.

(c)

In addition to prohibiting or requiring certain conduct of individuals, it is the intent of this article to hold a corporation, partnership, or other association criminally responsible for acts or omissions performed by an agent acting in behalf of the corporation, partnership, or other association, and within the scope of his employment.

(Ord. No. 02-48, § 1(15-240), 10-21-2002)