§ 1-12. General penalty; continuing violations.

(a)

In this section the phrase "violation of this Code" means any of the following:

(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.

(3)

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

(b)

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

(c)

As provided in F.S. § 125.69 and except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance, a person convicted of a violation of this Code shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 60 days, or any combination thereof. Except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance, with respect to violations of this Code that are continuous with respect to time, each day that the violation continues is a separate offense. Except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance, with respect to violations of this Code that are not continuous with respect to time, each act is a separate offense.

(d)

The imposition of a penalty does not prevent suspension or revocation of a license, permit or franchise, other administrative sanctions, code enforcement board action or other penalties authorized by law.

(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 injunctive relief.

State law reference

Penalty for ordinance violations, F.S. § 125.69.