Section SAF.02.24 — Penalties And Remedies For Violations

(a) In addition to any other remedy, any person who violates any provision of this ordinance or any rule or regulation authorized thereunder, shall be guilty of a tribal civil offense punishable by a forfeiture of up to Five Thousand dollars ($5,000.00). The following forfeiture schedules shall generally apply for violations of this ordinance.

(1) For violations by individuals who are 16 years of age or younger:

(A) 1^st offense is $50;

(B) 2^nd offense within 1 year is $100; and

(C) 3^rd offense and subsequent within 1 year is $175.

(2) For violations by individuals who are 17 years of age or older:

(A) 1^st offense is $300;

(B) 2^nd offense within 1 year is $500; and

(C) 3^rd offense and subsequent within 1 year is $750.

(3) Deviations from these schedules are permitted when appropriate based on extenuating circumstances.

(b) Individuals receiving a citation may choose to not contest the citation and pay the forfeiture amount in full prior to any scheduled court appearance. If the forfeiture is not paid in full, then the individual, and/or his/her legal representative, must appear for scheduled court appearance(s). The failure to appear may result in a default judgment being entered against the individual.

(c) The Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Court may, in addition to the forfeiture described herein, grant such other relief as is necessary and proper for the enforcement of this ordinance.

(d) Each day that a violation exists or continues shall be considered a separate offense under this ordinance.