(A) Penalty.
(1) Any person convicted of a violation of any section of this code shall be fined not less than $75, nor more than $750, for any one offense.
(2) Any minor or person designated a juvenile by the state convicted of a violation of any section of this code shall be fined not less than $75, nor more than $750, for any one offense, but may not be confined, except by provisions of the Juvenile Court Act of the state.
(3) Whoever commits an offense against the village or aids, abets, counsels, commands, induces or procures its commission is punishable as a principal.
(4) Whoever willfully causes an act to be done which, if directly performed by him, her or another would be an offense against the village, is punishable as a principal.
(5) A penalty imposed for the violation of any section of this code may include, or consist of, a requirement that the defendant perform some reasonable public service work such as, but not limited to, the picking up of litter in public parks or along public highways or the maintenance of public facilities.
(2007 Code, § 1-1-20)
(B) Service by certified mail. In all actions for violation of any municipal ordinance where the fine would not be in excess of $750 and no jail term could be imposed, service of summons may be made by the Municipal Clerk by certified mail, return receipt requested, whether service is to be within or without the state.
(2007 Code, § 1-1-21)
(C) Application.
(1) The penalty provided herein shall be applicable to every section of this village code, the same as though it were a part of each and every separate section. A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day such duty or obligation remains unperformed or such act continues, unless otherwise specifically provided in this village code.
(2) In all cases where the same offense is made punishable or is created by different clauses or sections of this village code, the prosecuting officer may elect under which to proceed; but not more than one recovery shall be had against the same person for the same offense; provided that, the revocation of a license or permit shall not be considered a recovery or penalty so as to bar any other penalty being enforced.
(3) Whenever the doing of any act or the omission to do any act constitutes a breach of any section or provision of this village code, and there shall be no fine or penalty specifically declared for such breach, the provisions of this code shall apply and a separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which a breach or violation occurs or continues.
(2007 Code, § 1-1-22)
(D) Liability of officers. The failure of any officer or employee to perform any official duty imposed by this code shall not subject such officer or employee to the penalty imposed for violation of this code, unless a penalty is specifically provided for.
(2007 Code, § 1-1-23)
(E) License. When a person is convicted of a violation of any section of this code, any license previously issued to him or her by the village may be revoked by the court or by the Village Board.
(2007 Code, § 1-1-24)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see 65 ILCS 5/1-2-1 and 5/1-2-9.1