§ 165-10. Penalties for offenses.

A. 

The Town Board finds that the proliferation of violations of the provisions of the Town Code of the Town of Babylon has caused a serious threat to the safety and welfare of the residents of the Town and has eroded the quality of life of all who live and work in the Town. The Town Board therefore finds it necessary and proper to increase the fines and related penalties for violations of the Town Code. It is further the intent of the Town Board to exercise its authority as provided by law with particular reference to its authority pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law § 10(4)(b) and Town Law § 135, and the Town Board hereby supersedes any inconsistent provisions of state law.

B. 

It shall be unlawful for anyone to own or lease any building, residence, premises, structure or place which is being used as a public nuisance as defined in this article.

C. 

Upon conviction of any violation of this section shall be a Class A misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, a fine of not less than $2,500 nor more than $5,000 for each day of said offense must be imposed by the court and/or up to one year imprisonment may be imposed.

Amended 10-7-2003 by L.L. No. 25-2003; 3-20-2007 by L.L. No. 6-2007