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Municipal Code of Chicago § 7-28-900
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7-28-900 Violation - Penalties. Any person who violates this article shall be fined not less than $300 nor more than $500 for the first violation, not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for the second violation within twelve-months of the first violation, and not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 for the third or subsequent violation within such twelve- month period. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense to which a separate fine shall apply. (Added Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 55787, § 5) Editor's note – Per Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 55787, § 6, §§ 7-28-810 – 7-28-900 become effective on 12-23-13.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2641862Fetched: 10/24/2026

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