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Town of Poughkeepsie, NY
Dutchess County
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[Amended 6-3-2009 by L.L. No. 22-2009]
A. 
A violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. 
The imposition of the penalties in this article shall not preclude the Town Attorney from instituting any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent an unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, demolition, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use or to restrain, correct or abate a violation or to prevent an illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about any premises.
C. 
In addition to any other remedies set forth herein authorizing the Town to enforce the provisions of this chapter, establishing penalties, and setting forth additional remedies, the person charged with the responsibility to enforce the provisions of this chapter may impose a civil fine or agree to a civil fine not to exceed $1,000 per day for each day of the violation. If said civil fine is imposed, then the alleged violator may appeal to the Preservation Commission.