City Charter Section
[Ch. 1903 subdn. 3, sec. 73; rev. May 3, 1913, effective in July; new sec. June 2, 1913; subdn. 3, sec. 73; rev. 1914; sec. 35; 1928 pub., sec. 35; 1942 recod., sec. 2-106; rev. Nov. 6, 1962; am. Dec. 14, 1971; am. May 20, 1980.]
- The Council has power and authority, subject to the provisions, limitations and restrictions contained in this Charter, to provide for the punishment of a violation of any ordinance of the City by a fine or by imprisonment, or by both. Such imprisonment shall be for a term not exceeding six (6) months. In addition to the foregoing penalties, forfeiture of property or license of any kind may be provided. The limitations as to length of sentence contained in this Section shall not apply to any offense for which different limitations are fixed elsewhere in this Charter.