(A) Any violation of the provisions of this chapter is a Class II misdemeanor and is subject to the maximum punishment set forth by the laws of the state pursuant to SDCL § 22-6-2. Citations and fines will be issued in accordance with the general penalty provision in § 10.99, or as established by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. Said punishment may also include payment of any costs and/or restitution authorized by this chapter and/or state law.
(B) (1) In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter, any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the general penalty provision as set forth in division (A) above unless otherwise specifically provided, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
(2) Any citation for an ordinance issued by the city pursuant to the terms of the city’s ordinances may be appealed to the Board of Commissioners in writing and within 15 days of the issuance of the citation. Such written notice of appeal shall be submitted to the city’s Finance Office. All appeals shall be heard and decided by the Board of Commissioners.
(Prior Code, § 93.999) (Ord. 33, passed 7-8-2010; Ord. 33.01B, passed 10-5-2010; Ord. 2023-10, passed 7-20-2023)
Statutory reference:
Maximum penalty, see SDCL § 9-19-3