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.
The code official shall serve a notice of violation
or order in accordance with Section 107.
Any person failing to comply with a notice of violation or order
served in accordance with Section 107 shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor or civil infraction as determined by the local municipality,
and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. If the notice of violation is not complied with, the code
official shall institute the appropriate proceeding at law
or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require
the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or
of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. Any action taken
by the authority having jurisdiction on such premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure
is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail
to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall
be prosecuted within the limits provided by state or local laws. Each
day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall
be deemed a separate offense.
The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not
preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate
action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of
the building, structure or premises.