(A) For violations of this chapter other than violations relating to dangerous, vicious, and biting dogs and other animals, village police officers are authorized in their discretion to issue citations. Citations shall be issued on forms approved by the Chief of Police and shall be served personally on the violator, left with a responsible family member of at least 16 years of age at the home of the violator, or mailed to the residence of the violator.
(B) On receipt of any citation alleging violation of any section of this chapter, the violator may pay one-half of the minimum fine provided in this chapter at the Village Hall within ten working days of issuance of the citation, and in such event, the village will not prosecute the ordinance violation. After ten working days but before filing of an action with the County Circuit Court, an alleged violator may avoid prosecution under this chapter by paying the full minimum fine applicable to the violation at the Village Hall.
(Ord. 11-02, passed 1-4-2011)