§ 1-17. General penalty.

(a)

Except as specifically provided otherwise by state law or village ordinance, all violations of this Code are misdemeanors. Except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance, a person convicted of a violation of this Code that is a misdemeanor shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00, and costs of prosecution or by imprisonment for a period of not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. However, unless otherwise provided by law, a person convicted of a violation of this Code which substantially corresponds to a violation of state law that is a misdemeanor for which the maximum period of imprisonment is 93 days shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00, and costs of prosecution or by imprisonment for a period of not more than 93 days or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(b)

The penalty provided by this section, unless another penalty is expressly provided, shall apply to the amendment of any section of this Code, whether or not such penalty is reenacted in the amendatory ordinance.

(c)

The penalty shall be in addition to the abatement of the violating condition, any injunctive relief, and/or a revocation of any permit or license.

(d)

This section shall not apply to the failure of officers and employees of the village to perform municipal duties required by this Code.

State law reference

Limitation on penalties, MCL 66.2.