A. Misdemeanor: Unless specifically provided elsewhere, any person convicted of a violation of any section or provision of this code deemed a misdemeanor may be fined in the sum not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for any offense and may be confined in jail for a period of not more than six (6) months. Either or both such fine and imprisonment may be imposed; and in addition thereto, any person so convicted shall pay such costs as the court may assess.
B. Infraction: When the offense is designated as an infraction by any section or provision of this code or by state law, it is punishable only by a penalty not exceeding three hundred dollars ($300.00) and no incarceration may be imposed; and in addition thereto, any person so convicted shall pay such costs as the court may assess. (Ord. 394, 1-8-2009)
C. Federally Mandated Program: Any city which is participating in a federally mandated program, wherein penalties or enforcement remedies are required by the terms of participation in the program, may enforce such requirements by ordinance, to include a criminal or civil monetary penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or imprisonment for criminal offenses not to exceed six (6) months or to include both a fine and imprisonment for criminal offenses. (1993 Code)
D. Separate Violation: Each calendar day that a violation, as defined in this code, occurs or continues to occur shall constitute a separate violation of this code, subject to an additional penalty pursuant to the foregoing provisions, unless specifically stated otherwise.
E. Remedies And Sanctions Not Exclusive: The remedies and sanctions set forth herein shall not be construed so as to exclude any other remedies and sanctions, either criminal or civil, elsewhere provided in this code. (Ord. 359, 4-8-2004)
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