(a) Whoever violates any provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(b) Whoever violates Section 975.03(c) or Section 975.07(a), (b), or (c) may alternatively be assessed a fine of $25.00 which will be added to the combined sanitation, water and sewer bill of the owner of the property. Any owner disputing said charge may appeal to the Utility Accounts Review Board, pursuant to Chapter 148 of the Canton Codified Ordinances by letter to the Director of Public Service.
(c) As used in this section, "person" includes individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations and firms.
(d) Whoever violates subsection (a) hereof shall be issued a ticket citation for the first offense and shall be fined in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) with the penalty paid over-the-counter or by personal appearance in a court at the option of the violator. For a subsequent second offense of subsection (a) within two years following the first conviction, the violator shall be guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor with a penalty for the second offense being not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00). For a subsequent third or additional offense of subsection (a) within two years following the first conviction, the violator shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall be sentenced to community service in addition to any other penalties assessed. All
violations within one year of the first offense shall require that the violator personally appear in court.
(e) Whoever violates subsection (b) hereof is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree on a first offense; and on each subsequent offense within a two-year period of the first offense, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(Ord. 132-2020. Passed 7-13-20.)