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2006 SESSION
HB 1438 Zoning ordinances; provisions on occupancy of residential dwelling unit, penalty.
Introduced by: Mark D. Sickles | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Permitted provisions in zoning ordinances; penalties. Authorizes a zoning ordinance to provide that any violation of limitations on occupancy of a residential dwelling unit shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $2,500 and/or confinement in jail for not more than 12 months. The zoning ordinance may additionally provide that each day of such violation shall constitute a separate offense. Furthermore, the zoning ordinance may provide that in the case of a failure to remove or abate a violation of residential occupancy limitations within the time period established by the court, a court may order the violator to be confined in jail for not more than 12 months.
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HISTORY
- 01/17/06 House: Presented and ordered printed 066706510
- 01/17/06 House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 02/10/06 House: Continued to 2007 in Counties, Cities and Towns by voice vote