This Part 3 shall be administered by the Township Board. The
rules, regulations and standards imposed by this Part 3 shall be considered
to be the minimum requirements for the protection of the public health,
safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township; and in interpreting
and applying them, primary consideration shall be given to these factors.
A.
This Part 3 shall be enforced by the Township Board.
B.
Penalty.
(1)
Any person who shall sell or agree to sell any lot, piece or parcel
of land without first having filed a proper document thereof when
required by this Part 3, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment
in the county jail not to exceed 180 days, or both, for the first
offense, and for each subsequent offense, a like fine and imprisonment
in the county jail not to exceed one year, or both. The term "agree
to sell" shall not include an option to buy extended from the seller
for a money consideration to the prospective buyer.
(2)
Any person who violates any other provision of this Part 3 shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be fined not
more than $500 or imprisonment not more than 90 days, or both such
fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court, together with
the costs of prosecution of such offense. Every day such violation
is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
C.
Actions to restrain or prevent violations. The Township Board may
bring an action in its own name in the circuit court to restrain or
prevent any violation of this Part 3 or any continuance of any such
violation. Such action shall be brought in the county where the land
is located, the defendant resides or has his principal place of business.
