§ 12-15. Violations, penalties and validity.  


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  • A. 
    Any violation by a person, firm or corporation of any provision of Chapter 12, Sidewalks and Streets, of the Code of the Town of Lancaster, New York, shall be deemed an offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $250 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days or both; provided, however, that for the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon the courts and judicial officers generally, such violation shall be deemed a misdemeanor and for such purpose only all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to such violations.
    B. 
    Any person who takes part in or assists in any violation of Chapter 12, Sidewalks and Streets, of the Code of the Town of Lancaster. New York, shall also be subject to the penalties provided herein.
    C. 
    Each day that a violation of Chapter 12, Sidewalks and Streets, of the Code of the Town of Lancaster, New York, is committed or is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
    D. 
    If an Article, section, subdivision, paragraph or provision of Chapter 12, Sidewalks and Streets, of the Code of the Town of Lancaster, New York, be adjudged to be invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to such portion thereof so expressly adjudged invalid, and the remainder of Chapter 12, Sidewalks and Streets, of the Code of the Town of Lancaster, New York, shall be deemed to be in all respects valid and effective,