For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACT. Public Act 236 of 1961, being M.C.L.A. §§ 600.101 et seq., as amended.
AUTHORIZED VILLAGE OFFICIAL. Peace officer or other personnel of the village authorized by this chapter or any ordinance to issue municipal civil infraction citations or municipal civil infraction violation notices.
BUREAU. The Village Municipal Civil Infractions Ordinance Violations Bureau, as established by this chapter.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION ACTION. A civil action in which a person is alleged to be responsible for a municipal civil infraction.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION CITATION. A written complaint or notice prepared by an authorized village official directing a person to appear in court regarding the occurrence or existence of a municipal civil infraction violation by the person cited.
MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE CIVIL INFRACTIONS VIOLATION NOTICE. A written notice prepared by an authorized village official, directing a person to appear at the Village Municipal Civil Infractions Ordinance Violations Bureau and to pay the fine and costs, if any, prescribed for the violation by the schedule of civil fines adopted by the village.
(Ord. 149, passed 10-16-2018)