§ 6.5-164. Penalties and sanctions for violation of this article.

(a)

Violations of this article shall be handled in the manner prescribed by applicable state law.

(b)

To the extent permitted by state and local law, the city council shall have the authority to change the penalties for violations of this article as may from time to time be deemed necessary, appropriate and permissible.

(c)

In instances where penalties as set forth herein are applicable for a violation of this article, or for a breach of a franchise, then such penalties shall operate a separate and independent remedy for the city.

(d)

A service provider or system owner or operator shall not be subject to such penalties in instances of a force majeure nature or for a technical violation, or as determined by the city council for a breach of a franchise where such breach is of no or of de minimus effect on the city or the public.

(e)

A franchisee shall be subject to default and/or revocation of its franchise for cause as set forth in this article.

(Ord. No. A-177, § 14, 3-13-2000)