(1) The provision of a criminal penalty for any unlawful act does not preclude the city’s use of civil remedies.

(2) Where not otherwise specified, a violation of the Stanwood Municipal Code that is categorized as a crime is to be considered a misdemeanor.

(3) It is the policy of the city of Stanwood to exercise the provisions of RCW 38.52.430 to recover the expenses of emergency response where that response is related to a person’s intoxication by drugs or alcohol. (Ord. 1516 § 2 (Exh. B), 2023).