[Adopted 1-26-1981 as §§ 1.10 and 1.11 of the 1981 Code]
Unless otherwise specifically provided, the violation of any chapter, rule or regulation or any specific provision or provisions thereof adopted by the City Council as a part of this Code shall be deemed a violation against such chapter, rule, regulation or provisions of this Code punishable by a fine not to exceed $250 or imprisonment of not more than 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that for the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers generally, such violation shall be deemed a misdemeanor and for such purpose only all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to such violation. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.
The failure of any officer or employee of the City to perform any official act imposed by this Code shall not be an offense, and shall not subject such officer or employee to the penalty imposed for the violation of any provision of this Code, unless a penalty is specifically provided therefor.