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Title 20
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Title 20, Chapter 1
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§ 20-101
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Title 20 : Miscellaneous
Chapter 2 : Fair Housing

20-207 : Provisions of enforcement.

  1. The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall subject the violator to a civil penalty in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00) to be recovered in civil action, provided that in the case of a continuing violation, the total penalty shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
  2. The city may sue in a civil act through the general court of justice for appropriate remedies to enforce the provisions of this chapter, including temporary restraining orders and mandatory and prohibiting injunctions.
  3. In addition to appropriate civil and/or equitable remedies for enforcement of this chapter, a violation of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable as provided by law. (Ord. # , Sept. 1978)