§ 4-52. Violations; penalties, etc.

(a)

Penalty. Any person found guilty in the municipal court or other court of competent jurisdiction of violating any of the provisions of this article shall be punished as provided in section 1-8 of this Code.

(b)

Removal. Any person who violates any provision of this article creating a serious risk of injury to himself or others or of damage to property may be immediately removed or ejected from the airport.

(c)

Injunction. In the event any person has violated any provision of this article creating a serious risk of injury to himself or others or of damage to property, and whose continued use of the airport creates a significant and continuing risk of injury to persons or damage to property, then the airport manager shall have the authority, but not the obligation, to seek an injunction, temporary restraining order or other court order prohibiting or limiting the use of the airport by said person.

(d)

Impounding of aircraft. Any aircraft parked or being operated in violation of this article may be impounded by the airport manager or relocated to a proper area at the airport. Such aircraft shall be released upon payment by the aircraft owner, operator or pilot of a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for the cost of the impound, together with the parking fee then due and all storage and towing charges reasonably resulting from the impound. The airport manager or the authority shall not be liable for any damage or property loss resulting from the impound. The airport manager shall attempt to identify the aircraft owner or operator and notify him or her of the impoundment or relocation within seventy-two (72) hours.

(Ord. of 5-8-90, § 2.8)

State law reference

Sanctions and penalties, MCA 1972, § 61-7-27.