§ 21-16-125. PENALTY; REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION.

(a)

Misdemeanor . A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for each offense, recoverable with costs.

(b)

Revocation, suspension, denial, and refusal to renew . In addition to the penalty authorized under subsection (a) of this section, the Department may revoke or suspend a license or deny or refuse to renew a license of a towing business that:

(1)

Violates any provision of this title;

(2)

Violates any regulations adopted under this title;

(3)

Fails to comply with any of the provisions and terms of any towing agreement executed in accordance with this title; or

(4)

Is convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of the crimes of perjury, bribery, impersonating a police officer, or any felony.

(c)

Code enforcement .

(1)

In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the provisions of this title shall be enforced by the Code Official in accordance with the notice and hearing requirements in Article 3, Title 6 of the Code.

(2)

Appeals from any action of the Code Official shall be taken only in accordance with the provisions contained in Article 3, Title 6 of the code.

(d)

Same - Liabilities and civil penalty . In addition to the penalties in subsection (a) of this section, any person who undertakes the towing or removal of a vehicle from a parking lot or garage in violation of any provision of this title shall be:

(1)

Liable for actual damages sustained by any person as a direct result of the violation;

(2)

Liable to the vehicle owner for triple the amount paid by the owner, the owner's agent or operator to retake possession of the vehicle; and

(3)

Subject to civil penalties of $200 per day for each day a violation continues, under Article 3, Title 6 of the Code.

(1988 Code, §§ 24-224, 24-225, 24-241) (Bill No. 72-00, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 104-02, § 1, 1-5-2003; Bill No. 73-03, § 50, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 67-07, § 1, 10-14-2007)