(a) Notwithstanding any other penalties prescribed in the Codified Ordinances of the City of Howell, any violation of this Chapter which would otherwise be a violation deemed a misdemeanor under State or Federal laws and specifically under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, being M.C.L.A. Sections 324.101 et seq, shall be deemed a misdemeanor for purposes of this Chapter punishable as prescribed under Section 202.99 of the Howell City Code.
(b) All other violations of this Chapter not deemed to be criminal activity as described in 1043.99 herein, shall be a municipal civil infraction. The violator shall be subject to the civil fines as set forth in Section 202.99 herein.
(c) In addition to the penalty provided in subsection (a) hereof, whoever violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to the City for any expense, loss or damage occasioned to the City by reason of such violation or noncompliance, and recovery therefor may be had in an appropriate action in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(d) Any continued violation or noncompliance, after due notice as provided in Section 1043.14 shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be abated by a suit in equity by the City in any court of competent jurisdiction. This remedy shall be in addition to those heretofore provided for.
(Ord. 751. Passed 1-12-04.)