It’s no laughing matter: The Joker has been put out of business.

A character costumed as Batman antagonist The Joker who was arrested last month after scaring customers in a Hollywood Boulevard store has been sentenced to 10 days in jail and three years’ probation. He’s also been ordered to stay away from the Hollywood tourist zone, according to the Los Angeles city attorney’s office.

Jose Luis Garcia, 28, was arrested after an Aug. 27 incident in which he dressed as the Joker and hid behind a floor display in the LaLaLand souvenir store on Hollywood Boulevard near the TCL Chinese Theatre. The store manager observed Garcia jump out in an attempt to scare customers. When the manager approached and asked Garcia to leave, the Joker pushed the manager in the chest.

Garcia was charged with one-count of intentional interference with a business establishment.

This week’s conviction marks the 12th prosecution of individuals dressed as movie and celebrity characters who have allegedly committed crimes, including assaulting tourists; the issue has long simmered as a sore point with local merchants.

“An arrest and conviction like this sends a strong message to the other costumed characters … that this will not be tolerated,” said Kerry Morrison, executive director of the Hollywood Property Owners Alliance.

City Attorney Mike Feuer underscored the need to keep tourists safe from any assaults by the costumed characters.

“Millions of visitors come from around the world to Hollywood and my office is focused on making sure that their experience is a safe one,” City Attorney Mike Feuer said in a release Friday detailing the conviction.