(A) (1) Whenever an act or omission is declared by the city code to be a violation, the violator shall, upon conviction, be subject to those penalties provided for under this code. If no penalty is specified in a chapter (for example, but not limited to, Ch. 30, 31, 32, 110, 111, 112, 113 and 115 of this code of ordinances), then the penalty shall be a misdemeanor. The penalty which may be imposed for any crime which is a misdemeanor under this code, including state statutes specifically adopted by reference, shall be a sentence of not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.
(2) Unless otherwise provided, each act of violation and every day on which a violation occurs or continues constitutes a separate offense.
(3) The failure of any officer or employee of the city to perform any official duty imposed by this code shall not subject the officer or employee to the penalty imposed for violation unless a penalty is specifically provided for the failure.
(B) Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this code, including state statutes specifically adopted by reference, which is designated to be a petty misdemeanor shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. The penalty which may be imposed for any petty offense which is a petty misdemeanor shall be a sentence of a fine of not more than $300.
(C) Pursuant to M.S. § 631.48, as it may be amended from time to time, in either the case of a misdemeanor or a petty misdemeanor, the costs of prosecution may be added. A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during which a violation occurs or continues.
(D) In addition to any penalties provided for in this section or in § 10.98 of this chapter, if any person, firm or corporation fails to comply with any provision of this code, the Council, or any city official designated by it, may institute appropriate proceedings at law or at equity to restrain, correct or abate the violation.
(2001 Code, § 1.06) (Res. 2003-12, passed 11-3-2003)