§ 53.999 PENALTY.

   (A)   A person who intentionally violates any provision of §§ 53.002 and 53.003 may be punished by a Class A misdemeanor, being a term of incarceration in a penal institution other than a penitentiary for a period of not more than 364 days, and may be fined in an amount not to exceed $2,500.

   (B)   A person who intentionally violates any provision of §§ 53.004 through 53.006 is subject to a business offense and subject to a fine in an amount of not less than $1,001 and not more than $5,000.

   (C)   Any person who intentionally makes a false report alleging a violation of any provision of this chapter to the Executive Director, Board, the Attorney General, State’s Attorney or any other law enforcement official may be punished by a Class A misdemeanor, being a term of incarceration in a penal institution other than a penitentiary for a period of not more than 364 days, and may be fined in an amount not to exceed $2,500.

   (D)   If a violation of §§ 53.002 and 53.003 is prosecuted by Metra, it shall be prosecuted as a criminal offense by an attorney for Metra by filing in the circuit court an information, or sworn complaint, charging such offense. The prosecution shall be under and conform to the rules of criminal procedure. Conviction shall require the establishment of the guilt of the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt.

   (E)   If Metra prosecutes a violation of §§ 53.004 through 53.006, an attorney for Metra shall prosecute it as a quasi-criminal offense.

   (F)   In addition to any other penalty that may be applicable, whether criminal or civil, an officer or employee who intentionally violates any provision of this chapter is subject to discipline or discharge as authorized.

(Ord. MET 04-05, passed 5-14-2004)