§ 152.99 PENALTY.

   (A)   Smoke detectors.

      (1)   Any person who shall be adjudged to have violated §§ 152.01 through 152.06 shall be subject to a civil penalty of $25 for each offense. Each 30 days that the violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

      (2)   The Inspector shall make written demand for payment of the penalty assessed upon the person in violation and shall set forth in a description of the violation for which the penalty has been imposed. If payment is not received within 30 days after demand for payment is made, the town may recover the penalty, and all subsequently accruing penalties, in a civil action.

      (3)   Any person who shall be adjudged to have violated §§ 152.01 through 152.06 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be liable to a fine not to exceed $50 for each offense. Each 30 days that the violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

      (4)   Notwithstanding divisions (A)(1), (A)(2) and (A)(3) above, §§ 152.01 through 152.06 may also be enforced by appropriate equitable remedies issuing from a court of competent jurisdiction.

   (B)   Tenant notification. Violation of §§ 152.20 through 152.22 by any person shall subject the offender to a civil penalty in the amount of $100 per dwelling unit to be recovered by the town. Violators shall be issued written notice of the violation which must be paid within ten days after receipt of the notice. If the violator does not pay the penalty within ten days, the town may recover the penalty and all subsequent accruing penalties in a civil action. In the event it is necessary for the town to institute a civil action to collect the penalty, the violator shall be responsible for all court costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the town.

(Ord. passed 7-16-2020)