§ 26-233. Penalties, enforcement and scope of article.

(a)

Each violation of this article shall be subject to the maximum fine and/or other penalties as then specified in the law under which that enforcement action is based, including F.S. § 125.69; F.S. ch. 162, pt. II; as if a misdemeanor under F.S. § 775.0823; or pursuant to any other provisions of law incorporated by reference into section 1-6 of Collier County's Code of Laws and Ordinances on the date of the violation.

(b)

Notwithstanding imposition any other penalty or penalties by the county or by any other entity, three or more separate incidents involving violations of this ordinance, committed by the same towing or immobilization company within a 365 day time period, is a per se sufficient basis for forfeiture of that towing or immobilization company's and/or storage company's Collier County occupational license for a period of sixty (60) days.

(c)

This article shall not apply to the towing/immobilization of a vehicle/vessel that occurs with the consent of the vehicle/vessel's owner or operator.

(d)

Violations of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be enforced by the Collier County Sheriff.

(e)

Nothing in this article shall prevent the Collier County Sheriff from providing additional or more restrictive requirements in contracts or arrangements which authorize the recovery, towing or removal of vehicles/vessels or storage provided in connection therewith.

(Ord. No. 2008-47, § 8; Ord. No. 2009-60, § 7; Ord. No. 2010-30, § 6)