33.08.010 Purpose

The civil fines imposed under this Ordinance are intended to be remedial and not punitive and are designed to compensate the Tribe for damage to the peace, security, economy and general welfare of the Tribe and to compensate the Tribe for damages sustained by reason of violations of this Ordinance. The civil fines under this Ordinance are also intended to coerce persons into complying with the Ordinance and the laws and regulations of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and not to punish such persons for violation of such laws and regulations.