HB1438: Zoning ordinances; provisions on occupancy of residential dwelling unit, penalty.

Chief Patron

Del. Mark Sickles (D-43)

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

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.   View Full Text »