§ 8-5-104. PENALTY.

(A)

Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who violates a provision of this chapter is subject to the penalty prescribed by Section 1-1-99 ( Offenses; General Penalty ).

(B)

A person who violates Section 8-5-22 ( Restricted Areas ) commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100. It is an affirmative defense that the person entered a restricted area to perform an emergency action, including a rescue, and that the action was immediately necessary for the protection of life or property.

(C)

A person who violates Section 8-5-23 ( Tampering With Barrier Prohibited ) commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $200.

(D)

A person who violates Section 8-5-43 ( Fishing From Colorado River Bridges ) commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $1 and not more than $50.

(E)

A person who violates Section 8-5-44(A) ( Diving ) commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $75.

(F)

A person who violates Section 8-5-62 ( Inboard Motorboat Exhaust Requirements ) or Section 8-5-63 ( Outboard Motorboat Exhaust Requirements ) commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of:

(1)

not less than $25 for a first offense;

(2)

not less than $50 for a second offense;

(3)

not less than $75 for the third offense; or

(4)

not less than $100 for an offense other than the first, second, or third.

(G)

A person who violates Section 8-5-81(C) ( Watercraft and Other Motorized Craft on Lake Austin ) commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of:

(1)

not less than $50 and not more than $200 for a first offense; or

(2)

$200 for an offense other than the first.

(H)

A person who violates Section 8-5-61 ( Watercraft To Be In Sound Structural Condition ), Section 8-5-72 ( Flotation ), Section 8-5-73 ( Lighting ), or Section 8-5-82 ( Watercraft On Lady Bird Lake ) commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $200.

Source: 1992 Code Sections 14-1-99 and 14-2-99; Ord. 031009-11; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20190307-014 , Pt. 9, 3-18-19.