For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACT. Public Act No. 236 of 1961 (M.C.L.A. § 600.101 et seq.)
AUTHORIZED VILLAGE OFFICIAL. The Grand Traverse County Sheriff and his or her deputies, a police officer or other personnel of the village authorized by ordinance to issue municipal civil infraction citations.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION. An act or omission that is prohibited by village ordinance, but which is not a crime under this chapter or other ordinances of the village, and for which civil sanctions, including without limitation fines, damages, expenses and costs, may be ordered, as authorized by Chapter 87 of Public Act No. 236 of 1961 (M.C.L.A. § 600.8701 et seq.). A MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION is not a lesser included offense of a violation of the village ordinances which is a criminal offense.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION ACTION. A civil action in which the defendant is alleged to be responsible for a municipal civil infraction.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION CITATION. A written complaint prepared by an authorized village official, directing a person to appear at court of law regarding the occurrence or existence of a municipal civil infraction violation by the person cited.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION DETERMINATION. A determination that a defendant is responsible for a municipal civil infraction by one of the following:
(1) An admission of responsibility for the municipal civil infraction;
(2) An admission of responsibility for the municipal civil infraction with explanation;
(3) A preponderance of the evidence at an informal hearing or formal hearing; or
(4) A default judgment for failing to appear as directed by citation or other notice.
VIOLATION. Any act which is prohibited or made or declared to be unlawful or an offense by this chapter or any ordinance, and any omission or failure to act where the act is required by this chapter or any ordinance.
(Ord. 7 09-05, passed 9-12-2005)