§ 62-194. Penalty—Civil infraction/misdemeanor.

A person responsible for activity that violates this article shall be responsible of a civil infraction or guilty of a misdemeanor, or as provided below:

(1)

A person found responsible for a violation involving an ORV shall be guilty of a civil infraction as defined by MCLA 600.113, punishable by civil fine according to the following schedule:

a.

First offense within one year, $50.00 plus court costs; or

b.

Second offense within one year, $100.00 plus court costs.

(2)

Any person who commits three or more ORV-related violations within one year shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $500.00, and/or imprisoned for not more than 93 days; plus, court costs. The ORV shall be impounded for 30 days. The offender will pay a $10.00 daily fee for the first 30 days; thereafter, a $25.00 daily impoundment fee shall be paid. Payment of all impoundment fees shall be made to the City of Iron Mountain for release of the ORV. Failure to do so will result in a continued impoundment fee of $25.00 daily until all fees are paid in full. If after 90 days the fees are not paid the city may consider the vehicle abandoned.

(3)

For purposes of computing the one-year period, time shall run from the date the first ticket was issued.

(Ord. of 12-5-16(1), § XIV)

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