If any duly authorized law enforcement officer or representative has probable cause that a violation of this chapter is occurring or has occurred, the officer or representative shall first give a verbal warning to the person believed to be violating this chapter. After issuance of the verbal warning from the officer or representative, the officer or representative may write a ticket for a subsequent or continuing violation of the provisions or this chapter. A person violating the provision of this chapter or an order issued under authority of this chapter after receipt of a verbal warning shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a violation. A violation of this chapter shall carry a fine, which fine shall be an amount, fixed by the court in its discretion, not greater than $250 per violation, or $100 if paid at least seven days in advance of the scheduled hearing or appearance date in court for such violation.
(Ord. 2007-14, passed 7-16-2007)