§ 188-15. Violations and penalties.

A. 

It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to be in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. A violation of any section or subsection of this code shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, § 1-16, of the Borough Code.

B. 

Each violation of a section or subsection of this code shall constitute a separate and distinct violation independent of any other section or subsection of any order issued pursuant to this code. Each day's failure to comply with any such section or subsection shall constitute a separate violation.

C. 

Where an owner, operator or occupant has been convicted of a violation of this code and, within 12 months thereafter, has been found by the Judge of the Municipal Court to be guilty of a second violation, the Court may sentence the offender, in addition to or in lieu of the fine set forth in Subsection A, to imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed 90 days.

D. 

Where the defendant is other than a natural person or persons, Subsections B and C shall also apply to any agent, superintendent, officer, member or partner who shall, alone or with others, have charge, care or control of the premises.

E. 

In the event of an imposition of a fine or penalty by the Municipal Court or any other court of competent jurisdiction against the owner, operator or lessor of any building or structure in the Borough for violation of any Borough ordinance or any state law applicable to the Borough, said fine or penalty shall be collectible as a lien against the premises.