§ 17-408 Enforcement proceedings.
AC § 17-408
a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be liable and responsible for a penalty of not more than one thousand dollars to be recovered in a civil action but in the name of the city in any court of record in the city. b. The commissioner may in his or her discretion request the corporation counsel to institute legal proceedings to restrain, correct or enjoin any violation of this chapter; and the corporation counsel shall thereupon institute such action or proceeding as may be necessary and appropriate for such purpose. c. Such actions and proceedings may be entered into by the corporation counsel in any court of civil jurisdiction within the city. In such actions and proceedings the city may apply for restraining orders, preliminary injunctions or other provisional remedies with or without notice. d. In no case shall the department or any officer or employee thereof be liable for costs in any such action or proceeding and officers and employees of the department, acting in good faith, shall be free from liability for acts done in any action or proceeding.
