Here's a little civics lesson that may come in handy over the next few days:
PENALTIES - 610.027
If the court finds a public governmental body has violated the Sunshine Law, it may declare void any action taken in violation of the law.
If the court finds, by a preponderance of evidence, that the public body or a member of the public body has knowingly violated the Sunshine Law, the court: Shall subject the member or body to a civil fine of up to $1,000; and May order the member or body to pay all costs and reasonable attorney fees to any party successfully establishing a violation.
If the court finds, by a preponderance of evidence, that the public body or member has purposely violated the Sunshine Law, the court shall: Subject the member or body to a civil fine of up to $5,000; and Order the member or body to pay all court costs and reasonable attorney fees.
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# posted by The Last American @ 9:01 AM
