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Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Code.

Section ENV.03.07 — Penalties

(a) Violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be punishable by a civil remedial money penalty not to exceed $500.00. Each day of a violation may be treated as a separate violation under this provision.

(b) In addition to a civil remedial money penalty, any personal property including vehicles and other equipment which has been used in connection with the violation of this Ordinance may be seized and forfeited pursuant to the appropriate sections of Chapter TCT.02.

(c) In addition to the foregoing penalties, the Court may suspend or revoke any license issued pursuant to this Ordinance.

(d) Upon conviction the Court shall order payment of court costs of $15.00.

(e) Nothing herein shall prevent the Tribe from bringing suit against any violator of this Ordinance for money damages for harm to tribal resources caused by the violation.

(f) Any interested party may bring suit in tribal court to enjoin a violation of this Ordinance.

(g) To prevent or remediate violations of this Ordinance, the court may order remedial action, restoration, community service, injunctive relief, damages, forfeitures, penalties, costs, reasonable attorney fees, and/or other relief. Any forfeiture or penalty shall inure to the Tribe.