(A) Prohibition. It shall be a violation of this chapter to own or maintain any public nuisance that results in community decay that is in view of the public within the city limits.
(B) Municipal infraction. A violation of this chapter shall constitute a civil violation of this code as prescribed by MCA 7-1-4150. This civil offense is punishable by a civil penalty:
(1) First offense: $100;
(2) Second offense: $200;
(3) Third offense: $300;
(4) Fourth offense: $400; and
(5) Fifth offense and subsequent offense: $500.
(C) Injunction. Action under this chapter does not bar enforcement of this chapter or orders issued under it by injunction or other appropriate remedy.
(D) Enforcement. Proceedings for the enforcement of a municipal infraction citation issued under this chapter shall be brought pursuant to the provisions of MCA 7-1-4151.
(E) Intent. The intent of this section, fines received ultimately be distributed to the city for costs of the enforcement of this chapter. Any recovery of costs of abatement shall be distributed to the fund paying the cost of the abatement.
(Ord. 2017-02, passed 7-17-2017)