5-5-10: VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES:

Any person violating any provision of this chapter may be punished as provided in the general penalty in section 1-4-1 of this code. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such. (1984 Code § 23A-13; amd. 2005 Code)

Violations of this chapter shall be prosecuted in the same manner as other violations of city ordinances; provided, however, that in the event of violation of section 5-5-6 of this chapter pertaining to motor vehicles, a summons will be issued citing the violator to arraignment. The violator may decide to effect a repair or bring the vehicle into compliance prior to the arraignment date. It will be the responsibility of the police department to test the vehicle for compliance and, on being found in compliance, recommend dismissal to the court on first offenses only. (1984 Code § 23A-12)

Violations of sections 5-5-3 through 5-5-6 and section 5-5-8 of this chapter are deemed and declared to be a nuisance and such may be subject to summary abatement by means of a restraining order or injunction issued by a court of competent jurisdiction 1 . (1984 Code § 23A-13)

 

Notes

1	1. See chapter 3 of this title.