Fulton Violation; penalties; enforcement ordinance (§ 46-11)

(a) Failure to comply with order. Any person in possession or control of any dangerous building who shall fail to comply with the order given by the building commissioner, including failing to vacate a building deemed to be a nuisance or failing to repair or demolish any such building, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punishable as set forth in this section.

(b) Removal of notices. Any person removing any notices provided for in this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished in accordance with this section.

(c) Penalty. Any person convicted of violating this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 per occurrence.

(d)

Continual violation. Each day that a person fails to comply with the order of the building commissioner may be deemed a separate offense for which the violator may be penalized without necessity of further notice.

(e) Civil enforcement. The city may institute a civil action in the circuit court of the county against any person failing to comply with any order given pursuant to this chapter to secure the vacation of such dangerous building or for the recovery of any costs as provided herein.