(a) Violation of any provision of this Chapter is a civil violation. (b) Each violation shall be subject to the following penalties: (1) First Offense shall be subject to a penalty of up to $100; (2) Second Offense of the same fire code provision within a 12-month period shall be subject to a penalty of up to $400, but not less than $100; (3) Third Offense of the same fire code provision within a 12-month period shall be subject to a penalty of no less than $1,000; (4) Fourth Offense of the same fire code provision within a 12-month period shall be punishable as a misdemeanor and the business license shall be suspended for up to 1 year or until the violation has been cured. (c) All fines shall be deposited into the Fire, Life and Medical Emergency Fund (FLAME) pursuant to § 72106, Chapter 72, 10 GCA. SOURCE: GC § 8210, as amended by P.L. 13-187:63 (Sept. 2, 1976). Amended by P.L. 32-005:2 (Mar. 6, 2013).