Fayette Excessive Force During Non-Violent Civil Rights Demonstrations ordinance (§ 200.290)

A. The City of Fayette, Missouri, hereby adopts and will enforce this policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by Law Enforcement Agencies within its jurisdiction against any individual engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations. The City also prohibits the physical barring of any entrance or exit to such a facility and will enforce all applicable State laws regarding same.

B. Any person found to be violating any provision of this Section shall be served by the City with written notice stating the nature of the violation.

C. Any person guilty of this violation shall be guilty of an ordinance violation, and on conviction thereof shall be fined as set forth in Chapter 100, Article III, of this Code.

D. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Section shall become liable to the City for any expense, loss, or damage occasioned the City by reason of such violation.