(A) Prohibition on disturbances of the peace between certain hours. On Sunday through Thursday, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. E.D.T. and 7:00 a.m. E.D.T., and on Friday and Saturday, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. E.D.T. and 7:00 a.m. E.D.T., it shall be unlawful for any person within the town limits of the Town of Boswell, to make loud or obnoxious noises, play loud music, gather in a noisy assemblage, or to disturb the peace and quiet of the citizens of the town by making such noises (collectively, "disturbances of the peace"). Such disturbances of the peace shall violate this section.
(B) Enforcement and penalty. The Town Marshal and all other duly authorized law enforcement officers charged with enforcing the town's ordinances may issue an appearance ticket and complaint, stating the date and time of violation, the name and address of the person violating this section, and ordering that person to appear on a certain date and time in Benton Circuit Court in Fowler, Indiana, for the purpose of a trial thereon, if contested. In the event that the person accused of violating this section wishes to admit the violation, he or she may pay such fine at the Boswell Town Hall.
(1) Violations of this section shall be punishable by the following fines, in addition to any court costs:
(a) $50 for a first-time violation;
(b) $100 for a second-time violation; and
(c) $500 for the third violation, and for any subsequent violation thereafter.
(2) Each day of violation constitutes a separate and distinct violation of this section. The collection of penalties shall be conducted in any manner permitted by law. This section shall become effective after it has been published pursuant to law.
(Ord. 2013-8-12.1, passed 8-12-2013)