§ 151.99 PENALTY.
   (A)   (1)   Notice of violation. An official of the city shall serve a notice of violation or order in accordance with § 151.32(B) of this chapter.
      (2)   Prosecution of violation. Any person failing to comply with an order to correct served in accordance with § 151.32(B) of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor or civil infraction as determined by the local municipality, and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. If the order to correct is not complied with, the City Council shall institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this chapter or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. Any action taken by the authority having jurisdiction on such premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate in accordance with M.S. Ch. 429, as it may be amended from time to time.
      (3)   Violation penalties. Any person, who shall violate a provision of this chapter, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted within the limits provided by state or local laws. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
      (4)   Abatement of violation. The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the building, structure or premises.
   (B)   Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter, unless otherwise provided for in the city code, if the city chooses to proceed with a criminal citation, upon conviction thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished in accordance with the statutes of the state in existence. Each day of violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 450, 1st Series, passed 5-13-2014; Ord. 450, 1st Series, passed 2- -2015)