649. The Council shall alone have the right to remit the whole or part of any fine or any part of a fine belonging to the municipality, or the costs of the suit in connection with the recovery of the said fine.
Such remission shall be made by virtue of a resolution adopted by the majority of the council, on petition presented to the council by the person liable for such fine.
R. S. 1964, c. 193, s. 688.