(A) Criminal offense. Each and every violation of this chapter is hereby classified as a criminal offense, for which everybody convicted thereof in a court of competent jurisdiction shall be sentenced to pay a fine of no more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) as provided in KRS 534.040(2).
(B) Civil offense. Each separate violation of this chapter is hereby classified as a civil offense for which:
(1) The civil fine that will be imposed for the violation if the citation is not contested shall be as follows:
(a) 1st offense in any twelve (12) month period: twenty- five dollars ($25.00);
(b) 2nd offense in any twelve (12) month period: fifty dollars ($50.00);
(c) 3rd offense in any twelve (12) month period: one hundred dollars ($100.00);
(d) 4th offense in any twelve (12) month period: two hundred dollars ($200.00);
(e) Each additional offense in any twelve (12) month period plus collection costs and attorney’s fees: three hundred dollars ($300.00).
(2) In the event that the civil citation is contested, the maximum civil fine shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) plus collection costs and attorney’s fees, if any.
(Ord. 2006-11-12, passed 12-4-06)