§ 1-8-15 PENALTIES.

   (A)   Any person who intentionally violates §§ 1-8-4, 1-8-5 or 1-8-7 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 any amount not to exceed $2,500.

   (B)   Any person who intentionally violates §§ 1-8-6, 1-8-8, 1-8-9, or 1-8-14 shall be subject to a fine in the amount of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000.

   (C)   Any person who intentionally makes a false report or complaint alleging a violation of any provision of this article to the village, 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 any amount not to exceed $2,500.

   (D)   A violation of §§ 1-8-4, 1-8-5, 1-8-7 or 1-8-11(B) shall be prosecuted as a criminal offense by the Village Prosecutor. The prosecution shall be under the Rules of Criminal Procedure. Conviction shall require the establishment of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

   (E)   A violation of §§ 1-8-6, 1-8-8, 1-8-9, 1-8-10 or 1-8-14 shall be prosecuted as a quasi-criminal offense by the Village Prosecutor and shall require the establishment of guilt by a preponderance of the evidence.

   (F)   In addition to any other penalty that may be applicable, whether criminal or civil, an officer who intentionally violates any provision of this article shall be subject to censure or removal from office as may be provided by law.

   (G)   In addition to any other penalty that may be applicable, whether criminal or civil, an employee who intentionally violates any provision of this article shall be subject to discipline, including but not limited to suspension, demotion or discharge.

(Ord. 2018-04-17, passed 4-16-2018)