§ 2-1112. ENFORCEMENT.

(a)

Each candidate or treasurer who received part or all of the contributions in violation of the contribution limits of this article, shall pay promptly, from available campaign funds, if any, the amount received in excess of the amount permitted in this article, to the City Controller for deposit in the General Fund of the city, even though outstanding debts remain unpaid because of such forfeiture.

(b)

Any person who knowingly or willfully causes another person to violate any provision of this article, or who aids and abets any other person in the violation of any provision of this article, shall be liable under the provisions of this section.

(c)

Prosecution of violation of any provision of the article shall be commenced within four years after the date of the violation.

(d)

The enforcement provisions of this section are in addition to, and not in place of, any means of enforcement or remedies at law.

(e)

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article shall, in addition to any other provisions of this article, be subject to the enforcement provisions set forth in the Political Reform Act, which are hereby incorporated by reference.

(f)

The Enforcement Authority may institute such legal action at such time as he or she deems necessary to prevent further violations or to redress prior violations.

(Added Ord. 2003-84, § 1, eff. 11-2-03; Am. Ord. 2007-55, § 4, eff. 9-4-07).