A. Unless otherwise provided, any person violating any of the provisions of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in jail for a term not exceeding ninety days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

B. Any person violating any of the provisions of this title which are designated as gross misdemeanors shall be punished upon conviction by a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars or by imprisonment in jail for a term not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

C. A person convicted of a violation of RMC 9.14.020 shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than twenty-four consecutive hours, and by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. On a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall not be less than five hundred dollars. These fines shall be in addition to any other fine or penalty imposed. Unless the court finds that the imposition of the minimum imprisonment will pose a substantial risk to the defendant’s physical or mental well-being or that local jail facilities are in an overcrowded condition, the minimum term of imprisonment shall not be suspended or deferred. If the court finds such risk or overcrowding exists, it shall sentence the defendant to a minimum of forty hours of community service. If a minimum term of imprisonment is suspended or deferred, the court shall state in writing the reason for granting the suspension or deferral and the facts upon which the suspension or deferral is based. Unless the court finds the person to be indigent, the minimum fine shall not be suspended or deferred. (Ord. 2207 § 1, 2004: Ord. 1845 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1494 § 1, 1989; Ord. 1406 § 12, 1988: Ord. 1244 § 4 (part), 1985).