(A) A person violating any provision of this chapter shall have committed a code or ordinance violation and is subject to a penalty, with each violation being a separate and distinct violation and subject to being penalized accordingly. The schedule of fines shall provide for an increasing fine for subsequent offenses.
(B) The schedule of fines is:
(1) First offense: $25.00;
(2) Second offense: $50.00;
(3) Third offense: $100.00;
(4) Fourth and subsequent offenses: $250.00.
(C) Any court of competent jurisdiction in the county shall be a court of proper venue and jurisdiction for the enforcement of this chapter. If the town has an Ordinance Violations Bureau, a violation may also be referred to the Ordinance Violations Bureau.
(D) Citations for violation of this chapter may be issued by any sworn member of the Police Department or county Sheriff’s Deputy.
(Ord. 1980-11, passed 10-14-1980; Ord. 1985-6, passed 10-8-1985; Ord. 1993-9, passed 12-14-1993; Ord. 2011-24, passed 12-13-2011; Ord. 2019-03, passed 1-29-2019; Ord. 2020-01, passed 1-28-2020)