(a) Definition. For purposes of this section, "public transportation safety zone" means:
(1) any bus, train, or other form of transportation operated by a transportation authority that is funded, in whole or in part, with public funds;
(2) in, or within 100 feet of, any building, real property, or parking area under the control of a public transportation authority that is funded, in whole or in part, with public funds; and
(3) within 100 feet of any bus shelter or sign designating the location of a bus stop utilized by a transportation authority that is funded, in whole or in part, with public funds.
(b) Penalties.
(A) the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 120 days nor more than six months;
(B) the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 150 days nor more than six months; and
(C) the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $20,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
(2) The following enhanced penalties shall apply to violations of Section 8-20-060 of this Code that occur in public transportation safety zones:
(A) the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 30 days nor more than six months;
(B) the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 90 days nor more than six months; and
(C) the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $20,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
(3) The following enhanced penalties shall apply to violations of Section 8-24-020 of this Code that occur in public transportation safety zones:
(A) the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 30 days nor more than six months;
(B) the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $2,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 90 days nor more than six months; and
(C) the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
(Added Coun. J. 9-11-13, p. 59905, § 1)
Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-3-01, p. 68130, § 4, repealed a former § 8-4-350, which pertained to promotion of marriage.