(A) Criminal offense. Each separate violation of § 152.02 is hereby classified as a criminal offense and made a misdemeanor, for which there is hereby imposed a criminal fine, not to exceed the maximum of five hundred dollars ($500.00), as set forth in KRS 534.040(2), or a term of imprisonment not to exceed the maximum period of twelve (12) months, as set forth in KRS 532.090(1), or both.
(B) Civil offense. Each separate violation of § 152.02 is hereby classified as a civil offense, for which:
(1) The maximum civil fine required by KRS 65.8808(2)(b) that may be imposed for each separate violation is hereby established as five hundred dollars ($500.00);
(2) The specific civil fine required by KRS 65.8808(2)(c), that will be imposed for each separate offense and violation if the person who has committed the violation and offense does not contest a citation therefor, is hereby established as one hundred dollars ($100.00); and
(3) An enforcement officer may, in lieu of immediately issuing a civil citation therefor, give notice that the violation shall be remedied within a specific period of time.
(Ord. 2000-08-06, passed 8-28-00)