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All offenses committed under laws in force prior to the effective date of this code shall be prosecuted and remain punishable as provided by those laws. This code does not affect any rights or liabilities accrued, penalties incurred, or proceedings begun prior to the effective date of this code. The liabilities, proceedings and rights are continued; punishments, penalties, or forfeitures shall be enforced and imposed as if this code had not been enacted. In particular, any agreement granting permission to utilize highway rights-of-way, contracts entered into or franchises granted, the acceptance, establishment or vacation of any highway and the election of corporate officers shall remain valid in all respects as if this code had not been enacted.
Unless another penalty is expressly provided, every person convicted of a violation of any provision of the code or any ordinance, rule or regulation adopted or issued in pursuance thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $2,500. Each act of violation and each day upon which any such violation shall occur shall constitute a separate offense. The penalty provided by this section, unless another penalty is expressly provided, shall apply to the amendment of any code section whether or not such penalty is re-enacted in the amendatory ordinance. In addition to the penalty prescribed above, the town may pursue other remedies such as abatement of nuisances, injunctive relief, and revocation of licenses or permits.
Statutory reference:
Power to prescribe fines up to $2,500 granted, see I.C. 36-1-3-8(a)(10)