§ 62-6201. Penalty.  


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  • (a)

    Any violation of this code may be prosecuted in the same manner as a misdemeanor pursuant to § 125.69, Florida Statutes. Such violations shall be prosecuted in the name of the State of Florida in a court of competent jurisdiction by the prosecuting attorney thereof and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed 60 days or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day any violation continues shall constitute a separate offense, unless otherwise provided.

    (b)

    Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the county may pursue any and all other available remedies through any and all other available processes and procedures available to correct violations of county codes. Included within such remedies are the enforcement actions set forth in this code, actions in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief or other appropriate relief, criminal prosecution, administrative code enforcement proceedings, the issuance of citations, the suspension or revocation of permits relating to health or safety matters, and any and all other remedies available under the laws of the State of Florida and the United States.

(Ord. No. 01-26, § 30, 5-22-01)