(A) Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provision of this code, for which another penalty is not specifically provided, shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor. The penalty, which may be imposed for any crime which is a misdemeanor under this code, including state statutes specifically adopted by reference, shall be a sentence of not more than 90 days, or a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.
(B) Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provision of this code, including state statutes specifically adopted by reference, which is designated to be a petty misdemeanor, shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. The penalty, which may be imposed for any petty offense which is a petty misdemeanor, shall be a sentence of a fine of not more than $300.
(C) Pursuant to M.S. § 631.48, as it may be amended from time to time, in either the case of a misdemeanor or a petty misdemeanor, the costs of prosecution may be added. A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during which a violation occurs, or continues.
(D) The failure of any officer, or employee, of the city to perform any official duty imposed by this code shall not subject the officer, or employee, to the penalty imposed for a violation.
(E) In addition to any penalties provided for in this section, or in § 10.98, if any person, firm, or corporation fails to comply with any provision of this code, the Council, or any city official designated by it, may institute appropriate proceedings at law, or at equity, to restrain, correct, or abate the violation.