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Town of Los Altos Hills; or (2) the theft or loss of the firearm occurs in the Town of Los Altos Hills. b. The violation of this Section is hereby declared to be unlawful and shall constitute a misdemeanor, and shall be subject to the following fines: (1) A fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) and for a first violation; (2) A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a second violation, within one year. (3) A fine not exceeding seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) for a third violation, within one year. (4) A fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for a fourth violation, within one year. c. Each violation shall be deemed a distinct and separate offense. In addition, violations of this chapter shall be subject to any administrative, civil, or criminal enforcement remedies available under the law and/or the Municipal Code including cost -recovery provisions under Section 1-2.04. The Town may enforce the violation of this chapter by means of civil enforcement through a restraining order, a preliminary or permanent injunction or by any other means authorized by law. Where it is necessary for the Town to file a civil action in court to obtain compliance with this chapter, the court may, in its discretion, assess a civil penalty based on factors outlined in Municipal Code section 1-2.05(a) against the violating parties in the event the Town is the prevailing party. Title 4, Chapter 4 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code is amended to revise the Section set forth below with additions in underline: 4-4.05 Public nuisances—Confiscation. Any instrument, device, or article used or possessed in violation of the provisions of this chapter, except for violations under Sections 4-4.06 and 4-4.07 is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and may be confiscated and possessed by any police officer of the Town or County and delivered to the custody of the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police may return, upon such conditions as he or she deems desirable for the public welfare, any such instrument, device, or article to the person from whose possession it was taken or may retain the same and destroy it unreturned after sixty (60) days. Ordinance 596 Page 4