A. A person who intentionally violates any provision of section 1-15-3 of this chapter may be punished by a term of incarceration in a penal institution other than a penitentiary for a period of not more than three hundred sixty four (364) days, and may be fined in an amount not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00). A violation of section 1-15-3 of this chapter shall be prosecuted as a criminal offense by an attorney for the village of Minooka by filing in the circuit court an information, signed by the complainant, 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.
B. A person who intentionally violates any provision of section 1-15-4 of this chapter is subject to a fine in an amount of not less than one thousand one dollars ($1,001.00) and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). A violation of section 1-15-4 of this chapter shall be prosecuted as a quasi-criminal offense by an attorney for the village of Minooka, signed by the complainant, charging such offense. Conviction shall require the establishment of the guilt of the defendant by a preponderance of the evidence.
C. Any person who intentionally makes a false report alleging a violation of any provision of this chapter to the local enforcement authorities, the commission, the state's attorney or any other law enforcement official may be punished by a term of incarceration in a penal institution other than a penitentiary for a period of not more than three hundred sixty four (364) days, and may be fined in an amount not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00).
D. In addition to the penalties as set forth above, and any other penalty that may apply, whether criminal or civil, an employee who violates any provision of this chapter is subject to discipline or discharge; provided, however, that no such action shall be taken except after all process due under applicable federal, state, or local law is taken. (Ord. 2004-17, 5-11-2004)