General Provisions.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 61-5
in effect61-5. General Provisions.
1. Any person who violates any provision of chapters 62 to 78, ch. 80, s. 84-48 or order of the commissioner of health, a representative of the commissioner or any city official to whom the commissioners functions or duties have been delegated pursuant to a memorandum of understanding shall be subject to penalties as set forth in this chapter and as referenced in specific sections of those chapters. Where citations are issued the Milwaukee municipal court deposit schedule shall be used as a guide for penalties for violations of these chapters.
2. Costs of prosecution and taxes shall be added to all forfeiture amounts listed in this chapter.
3. Upon default of payment the violator shall be imprisoned in the county jail or house of correction for the time specified in this chapter or until such forfeiture and costs plus taxes shall be paid.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH61.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/26/2026
