§ 1-7. General penalty; continuing violations.

(a)

In this section, the term "violation of this Code" means:

(1)

Doing an act that is prohibited or made or declared unlawful, an offense, a violation or a misdemeanor by ordinance or by rule or regulation authorized by ordinance;

(2)

Failure to perform an act that is required to be performed by ordinance or by rule or regulation authorized by ordinance; or

(3)

Failure to perform an act if the failure is declared a misdemeanor, a violation or an offense or unlawful by ordinance or by rule or regulation authorized by ordinance.

(b)

In this section, the term "violation of this Code" does not include the failure of a town officer or town employee to perform an official duty unless it is provided that failure to perform the duty is to be punished as provided in this section.

(c)

Except as otherwise provided, a person convicted of a violation of this Code shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00, or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. With respect to violations of this Code that are continuous with respect to time, each day the violation continues is a separate offense.

(d)

The imposition of a penalty does not prevent revocation or suspension of a license, permit or franchise.

(e)

Violations of this Code that are continuous with respect to time are a public nuisance and may be abated by injunctive or other equitable relief. The imposition of a penalty does not prevent equitable relief or other relief.

(f)

The penalty provided for in this section is in addition to the penalties provided in chapter 2, article V of this Code.

(Code 1990, § 1-7)

Cross reference

Schedule of violation and penalties for citations, § 2-107.