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mine any controversy relating to administrative offenses provided for in this chapter. Section 340-2. A. If a civil penalty is not paid within the time specified, it shall constitute: 1. A lien upon the real property upon which the violation occurred if the property or improve- ments on the property was the subject of the vio- lation and the property owner was found respon- sible for that violation; or, 2. A person obligation of the violator in all other situations. B. A lien may be assessed against the prop- erty and collected in the same manner as taxes. C. A personal obligation may be collected by any appropriate legal means. D. A late payment fee to ten (10) percent of the fine shall be assessed for each thirty (30) day period, or part thereof, that the fine remains unpaid after the due date. E. Failure to pay a fine is grounds for sus- pending or revoking a license or permit or other approval associated with the violation. Section 340-3. The following are misdemeanors, punish- able in accordance with state law. A. Failure to pay a fine or request a hearing within seven (7) days after issuance of an administrative citation. B. Failure to appear at a hearing which was scheduled. C. Failure to pay a fine imposed by a hearing officer within seven (7) days after it was imposed, or such other time as may be estab- lished by the hearing officer. Section 340-4. Severability. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction adjudges any part of this Ordinance to be invalid, such judg- ment shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance not specifically included within that judgment. Section 340-5. Effective Date. This amend- ment shall take effect upon its passage and pub- lication. ADOPTED by the City Council on the 2nd day of April, 2001. Fran Miron, Mayor ATTEST: Mary Ann Creager, City Clerk Published in the White Bear Press April 18, 2001.