§ 1-12. General penalty.

(a)

Unless another penalty is expressly provided, every person convicted of a violation of any provision of the Code or any ordinance of the city shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1.00 nor more than $500.00. Such person may also be imprisoned or sentenced to hard labor for not more than six months. Each act of violation and each day upon which any such violation shall continue or occur shall constitute a separate offense. The penalty imposed on a corporation shall consist of a fine only, plus costs of court.

(b)

City officers and city employees are not subject to subsection (a) of this section for failure to perform official duties provided by ordinance.

(c)

Violations of this Code or any ordinance of the city are a public nuisance subject to abatement by equitable or other relief.

(d)

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

(Code 1994, § 1-12; Code 2005, § 1-12; Ord. No. 14-002, § 4, 1-6-2014)

State law reference

Power of municipal corporations to enforce obedience to ordinances, Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-45-1; penalties which may be imposed for violations of ordinances, Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-45-9.