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Any person committing a violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than a $1,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of six months in jail or by both such fine or imprisonment. The following nonexclusive acts, without limitation due to enumeration, shall constitute a criminal violation of this chapter, including the owner of a park if done by an owner’s agent with the knowledge or consent of the owner:

A. Knowingly demanding, accepting or retaining any rent in excess of the amount fixed by this chapter, including the demanding of rent waived under the provisions of CVMC 9.50.075(E), except that demands for annual increases in rent and negotiations for rent permitted under this chapter shall not be deemed illegal.

B. Knowingly commencing, or threatening to commence, or maintaining an eviction or unlawful detainer proceeding against a resident for the failure to pay a rent in excess of the amount fixed pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 3255 § 1, 2013; Ord. 3195 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2862 § 1, 2002).