§ 12-75. Misdemeanor.  


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  • Violation of the provisions of these regulations or failure to comply with any of the requirements, including failure to obtain permit approval prior to development in the regulated flood hazard area except for an emergency, shall constitute a misdemeanor and may be treated as a public nuisance.

    Any person who violates these regulations or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine for the first offense of not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed six months, or both. The second offense shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $300.00 and not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed six months, or both. The third or subsequent offense shall be punishable by a fine of $500.00 or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed six months, or both. Each day's continuance of a violation shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. (MCA 76-5-110)

(Ord. No. 1320 , § 1, 2-13-18)