在佛罗里达州,对高草处以30 000美元的罚款;在受到法律挑战后,城市将罚款减为10 000美元。 Man fined $30,000 for tall grass in Florida; city reduces fine to $10,000 after legal challenge.

Jim Ficken面临30,000美元的罚款 以及失去他在佛罗里达州Dunedin的家的威胁, 因为他让他的草生长超过10英寸 而他正在处理他母亲的遗产。 Jim Ficken faced a $30,000 fine and the threat of losing his home in Dunedin, Florida, for letting his grass grow over 10 inches while he was away handling his mother's estate. 司法研究所受理了他的案件,辩称罚款过重,尽管一名法官不同意。 The Institute for Justice took up his case, arguing the fine was excessive, though a judge disagreed. 在第二次诉讼后,该市同意将罚款减至10 000美元。 After a second lawsuit, the city agreed to reduce the fine to $10,000. 该案突出表明,城市有时对轻微违法行为使用巨额罚款,作为重要的收入来源。 The case highlights how cities sometimes use heavy fines for minor infractions as a significant revenue source.