(A) (1) A person who intentionally violates any provision of this chapter may be punished by a term of incarceration in a penal institution other than a penitentiary for a period of not more than 364 days and may be fined in an amount not to exceed $2,500.
(2) A person who intentionally violates any provision of this chapter is subject to a fine in an amount of not less than $1,001 and not more than $5,000.
(3) Any person who intentionally makes a false report alleging a violation of any provision of this chapter to the local enforcement authorities, the state’s attorney or any other law enforcement official may be punished by a term of incarceration in a penal institution other than a penitentiary for a period of not more than 364 days, and may be fined in an amount not to exceed $2,500.
(4) (a) A violation of this chapter shall be prosecuted as a criminal offense by an attorney for the village, by filing in the Circuit Court any information, or sworn complaint, charging such offense. The prosecution shall be under and conform to the rules of criminal procedure. Conviction shall require the establishment of the guilt of the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt.
(b) A violation of this chapter may be prosecuted as a quasi-criminal offense by an attorney for the village, or, if an Ethics Commission has been created, by the Commission through the designated administrative procedure.
(5) In addition to any other penalty that may be applicable, whether criminal or civil, an officer or employee who intentionally violates any provision of this chapter is subject to discipline or discharge.
(Prior Code, § 1-8-6)
(B) The Commission may fine any person who intentionally violates any provision of this chapter in an amount of not less than $1,001 and not more than $5,000. The Commission may fine any person who knowingly files a frivolous complaint alleging a violation of this chapter in an amount of not less than $1,001 and not more than $5,000. The Commission may recommend any appropriate discipline, up to and including discharge.
(Prior Code, § 1-8-5)
(Ord. 631, passed 6-7-2004)