§ 42-137. Penalties.  


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  • The court may fine any person who intentionally violates any provisions of section 42-127 in an amount not less than $1,001.00 and not more than $5,000.00. Any person who violates any provision of section 42-126 may be punished by a term of incarceration in a penal institution other than a penitentiary for a period of not more than 365 days, and shall be fined an amount not less than $1,001.00 and not more than $5,000.00. If a court finds the respondent not guilty and a subsequent court upon prosecution further concludes that the person initiating the complaint with the city clerk knowingly filed a frivolous complaint alleging a violation of this article, the court shall fine that person in amount of $1,001.00 and not more than $5,000.00. A fine for a frivolous complaint shall not be imposed on the appointed prosecuting attorney.

(Code 1996, § 42-137; Ord. No. F-0990, 1-3-2005)