A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a Class C misdemeanor, except that the maximum fine per offense is limited to five hundred dollars ($500.00) and the costs of prosecution while Article 9, Section 1 of the Ashland City Charter is effective. Notwithstanding this provision, the offense of criminal trespass may also be charged and prosecuted as a violation of state law. (Ord. 2957, replaced, 05/06/2008)