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What is the name of your state? California
My county in California recently adopted an ordinance by which they issue administrative citations for such things as neglected properties. The ordinance maintains that these citations can be issued "each and every day" the violation exists. I'm a non-lawyer with litigation experience including a federal civil rights case and I intend to challenge this practice. Does anyone see a legal problem or line of attack on this practice? The fines can be upwards of $1500/ day. Excessive fines? Text of ordinance is below.
(A) Any person violating any provision of the ......... County Code or applicable State code may be issued an administrative citation by an enforcement officer as provided in this chapter.
(1) Each and every day a violation of the ......... County Code or applicable State code exists constitutes a separate and distinct offense for which an administrative citation may be issued.
(2) An administrative penalty shall be assessed by means of an administrative citation issued by the enforcing officer and shall be payable directly to the County of ..........
(3) Administrative penalties assessed by means of an administrative citation shall be collected in accordance with the procedures specified in this chapter.
My county in California recently adopted an ordinance by which they issue administrative citations for such things as neglected properties. The ordinance maintains that these citations can be issued "each and every day" the violation exists. I'm a non-lawyer with litigation experience including a federal civil rights case and I intend to challenge this practice. Does anyone see a legal problem or line of attack on this practice? The fines can be upwards of $1500/ day. Excessive fines? Text of ordinance is below.
(A) Any person violating any provision of the ......... County Code or applicable State code may be issued an administrative citation by an enforcement officer as provided in this chapter.
(1) Each and every day a violation of the ......... County Code or applicable State code exists constitutes a separate and distinct offense for which an administrative citation may be issued.
(2) An administrative penalty shall be assessed by means of an administrative citation issued by the enforcing officer and shall be payable directly to the County of ..........
(3) Administrative penalties assessed by means of an administrative citation shall be collected in accordance with the procedures specified in this chapter.