§ 2½-8. Penalties.

(a)

In this chapter, the term "violation of this chapter" means:

(1)

Doing an act that is prohibited or made or declared unlawful, an offense or a misdemeanor by this uniform ambulance service ordinance or by rule or regulation authorized by said ordinance;

(2)

Failure to perform an act that is required to be performed by this uniform ambulance service ordinance or by rule or regulation authorized by said ordinance; or

(3)

Failure to perform an act if the failure is declared a misdemeanor or an offense or unlawful by this uniform ambulance service ordinance or by rule or regulation authorized by said ordinance.

(b)

In this chapter, the term "violation of this chapter" does not include the failure of a Ouachita Parish Police Jury employee or designee to perform an official duty unless this uniform ambulance service ordinance specifically provides that failure to perform the duty is to be punishable as provided in this chapter.

(c)

The imposition of a penalty as set forth herein does not prevent revocation or suspension of a license, permit or franchise.

(d)

Continuous or repeated violations of this chapter may be abated by injunctive or other relief, and the imposition of a penalty under this section or any other provision of law does not constitute an election of remedies and shall not prevent an award of injunctive or other relief.

(e)

Violations of this chapter shall be subject to punishment by a fine not to exceed the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each violation. Each day that any violation of this chapter is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate violation.

(Ord. No. 8858, Art. I, § 8, 11-20-06)