(A) 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 of not more than $300 for each violation or if the infraction is a repeat offense, a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each repeat violation. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such:
(1) First offense: $100;
(2) Second offense: $200;
(3) Third offense: $300;
(4) Fourth offense: $400; and
(5) Fifth offense and subsequent offense: $500.
(B) 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.
(C) Intent. It is the intent of this section that 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.
(1992 Code, § 8-1-318) (Ord. 2017-06, passed 9-5-2017)