(A) Misdemeanor. Unless another penalty is expressly provided in this code, and except for the provisions of division (B) below, any person violating any provisions of this code or any rule or regulation adopted or issued in pursuance thereof or any provision of any code adopted herein by reference shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine or by imprisonment, or both established under M.S. § 609.02, Subd. 3, as amended from time to time.
(B) Petty misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a petty misdemeanor shall be subject to a fine of not more than the maximum set by M.S. § 609.02, Subd. 4a, as amended from time to time.
(C) Administrative offenses. Any person violating an administrative rule, or any offense that would otherwise be a misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor for which the city has established a scheduled penalty, shall be subject to the scheduled penalty not to exceed $100 for each offense. The determination as to whether to treat an offense as an administrative offense, petty misdemeanor shall be left to the discretion of the complainant and/or peace officer.
(D) Separate violations. Unless otherwise provided, each act of violation and every day upon which a violation occurs or continues constitutes a separate offense.
(E) Failure of officers to perform duties. The failure of any officer or employee of the city to perform any official duties imposed by city code shall not be subject to penalties provided for under this code, unless penalty is specifically provided for such conduct or omission.
(Ord. 230, passed 10-9-2006)