A. Enforcement is complaint based. During the first 365 days and upon complaint of a first violation of any part of this chapter, the code enforcement officer may issue a written notice of violation to the offending business. The written notice of violation shall contain the date of and alleged type of violation. The written notice of violation shall be regarded as a warning and no other sanctions shall be implemented. Notice shall be served to the signer of the business license.

B. During the second year and upon complaint of a violation of any part of this chapter, the code enforcement officer may issue in person notice of violation to the offending business. The in-person notice of violation shall contain the date of and alleged type of violation. The notice of violation shall be regarded as a warning and no other sanctions shall be implemented. Notice shall be served upon the signer of the business license or highest-ranking employee currently on duty at the time of delivery.

C. During the third and successive years, and after the issuance of a written notice of violation, if the code enforcement officer becomes aware of subsequent noncompliance, he or she has the authority to issue a civil infraction to the business. Any violation of this chapter shall be designated as a Class 1 civil infraction with a fine not exceeding $250.00 for any violation that occurs following the issuance of a warning notice. Each day of any such violation is a separate civil infraction; a notice of infraction may be issued for each day of any such violation. Civil infractions shall be heard and determined according to Chapter 7.80 RCW as amended, and any applicable court rules.

D. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any retail establishment to penalize, discipline, or discriminate against any employee for performing any duty necessary to comply with this chapter. (Ord. 1399 § 1, 2018).