§ 11.06.03. Criminal Penalties and Remedies  


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  • A.

    Penalties

    A person who violates any of the provisions of this Code, or fails to comply with any of its requirements, or fails to abide by and obey all orders and resolutions promulgated as herein provided, shall be subject to prosecution in the name of the State in the same manner as misdemeanors are prosecuted, pursuant to the terms of Section 125.69 Florida Statutes, as amended, and shall be subject to all criminal penalties authorized by the State of Florida for such violation. Upon conviction, such person shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment in the County Jail not to exceed 60 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

    B.

    Calculating Number of Offenses

    Each calendar day that any violation continues after receipt of a written notice of such violation shall constitute a separate violation and a separate offense for purposes of the penalties and remedies specified herein.

    C.

    Additional Remedies

    In addition to the penalties and remedies above, the Administrator may institute any appropriate actions or proceedings to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate a violation of this Code, as provided by law.