§ 46-276. Penalties.

(a)

Prohibited possession. Any person who violates the provision of this article concerning Possession of AM Cannabinoids, CP Cannabinoids, HU Cannabinoids or JWH Cannabinoids, upon an admission or a finding of responsibility for such violation as a civil infraction first offense MCL 600.101, et seq.; MSA 27A.101, et seq., as amended, and shall pay a civil fine not to exceed $100.00.

(b)

Trafficking a misdemeanor. Any person who violates the provision of this division concerning trafficking in AM Cannabinoids, CP Cannabinoids, HU Cannabinoids or JWH Cannabinoids is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment not to exceed 90 days and/or a fine not to exceed $500.00.

(c)

Similar products first offense. Any person violating any provision of subsection 46-275(a) through 46-275(d), upon an admission or a finding of responsibility for such violation as a civil infraction first offense MCL 600.101, et seq.; MSA 27A.101, et seq., as amended, and shall pay a civil fine not to exceed $100.00.

(d)

Similar products second offense. Any person who violates any provision of this division as a civil infraction as a second offense, upon an admission or a finding of responsibility for such violation, shall be deemed responsible for a municipal civil infraction, as that term is defined and used in MCL 600.101, et seq.; MSA 27A.101, et seq., as amended, and shall pay a civil fine not to exceed $250.00.

(e)

Similar products third offense. Any person who violates any provision of this division as a civil infraction third offense, upon an admission or a finding of responsibility for such violation, shall be deemed responsible for a municipal civil infraction, as that term is defined and used in MCL 600.101, et seq.; MSA 27A.101, et seq., as amended, and shall pay a civil fine not to exceed $500.00.

(f)

Repeated violations. Each day of such violation shall constitute a separate offense and no additional notice other than notice of the original offense shall be required to convict a person for multiple violations resulting from a continuation of such offense.

(Ord. No. 162, § 6, 6-12-2012)