17.45.140 Offense levels and penalties.
Offense levels and corresponding penalties are established for violations of this title as follows:
(a) Level One. Penalties for a level one offense are:
(1) First Offense. Seized fish are forfeited to the Tribe and a fine of $25.00 to $100.00 imposed or an equivalent amount of community service hours.
(2) Second Offense. Seized fish and gear, except a boat or vehicle, are forfeited to the Tribe and a fine of $50.00 to $200.00 imposed. Commercial and subsistence fishing rights may be suspended up to seven days.
(3) Third Offense and Subsequent Offenses. Seized fish and gear, except a vehicle, are forfeited to the Tribe and a fine of $100.00 to $250.00 imposed. Commercial and subsistence fishing rights may be suspended up to 30 days.
(b) Level Two. Penalties for a level two offense are:
(1) First Offense. Seized fish and gear, except a boat or vehicle, are forfeited to the Tribe and a fine of $50.00 to $200.00 imposed.
(2) Second Offense. Seized fish and gear, except a vehicle, are forfeited to the Tribe and a fine of $100.00 to $250.00 imposed. Commercial fishing rights shall be suspended at least 14 days and may be suspended up to 60 days. Subsistence fishing rights may be suspended up to 30 days.
(3) Third Offense and Subsequent Offenses. Seized fish and gear are forfeited to the Tribe and a fine of $200.00 to $500.00 imposed. Commercial fishing rights shall be suspended 30 days and may be suspended up to 120 days. Subsistence fishing rights may be suspended up to 90 days.
(c) Level Three. Penalties for a level three offense are:
(1) First Offense. Seized fish and gear are forfeited to the Tribe and a fine of $250.00 to $1,000.00 imposed. Commercial fishing rights shall be suspended at least seven days and may be suspended up to 90 days. Subsistence fishing rights may be suspended up to 30 days.
(2) Second Offense. Seized fish and gear are forfeited to the Tribe and a fine imposed of $500.00 to $2,000.00. Commercial fishing rights shall be suspended for 30 days and may be suspended up to one season. Subsistence fishing rights may be suspended up to 90 days.
(3) Third and Subsequent Offenses. Seized fish and gear are forfeited to the Tribe and a fine imposed of $1,000.00 to $3,000.00. Commercial fishing rights shall be suspended for three months and may be suspended up to three seasons. Subsistence fishing rights may be suspended up to one year.
(d) Level Four. Penalties for a level four offense are:
(1) First Offense. Fine imposed of $250.00 to $1,000.00. Commercial fishing rights shall be suspended for one season. Subsistence fishing rights may be suspended up to one year.
(2) Second and Subsequent Offenses. Fine imposed of $500.00 to $2,000.00. Commercial fishing rights shall be suspended for two seasons. Subsistence fishing rights may be suspended up to two years. [Ord. 44 § 1814, adopted, 7/23/2015.]