§ 4-61.1. Revocation or suspension not exclusive; other penalties.

(a)

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, the commission may in lieu of or in addition to revocation or suspension of a permit issued under the authority of this chapter, impose the following schedule of fines to be paid into the parish treasury for:

(1)

The first offense, $500.00;

(2)

The second offense which occurs within one year of the first offense, $750.00; and

(3)

The third offense which occurs within one year of the first offense, $1,000.00.

(b)

The revocation or suspension of a permit is in addition to and no in lieu of or limitation of any other penalty imposed by law.

(c)

For purposes of this section, the term "offense" shall mean each violation of this chapter which the commission finds has occurred. More than one offense may be considered by the commission in a single hearing. The term "year" shall mean 365 consecutive days.

(d)

Of the funds received through the imposition of the fines authorized by this section, the parish shall remit 50 percent thereof to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office on a quarterly basis.

(Ord. No. 5079, 4-21-2011)