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Thank you for the information and your question. This is actually a Chicago Municipal Code violation and is, therefore, an infraction and not a crime. So, yes it is a minor violation and will not result in a misdemeanor. The punishment ranges from $70 to $300 fine and the court can also, if they choose, assign community service, but that is it. No jail time can be awarded since it is not a crime.

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