(A) Persons or entities violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be punishable by:
(1) A fine of $50 for the first violation per container per days of sales;
(2) A fine of $150 for the second violation per container per days of sales;
(3) A fine of $300 for the third violation per container per days of sales;
(4) A fine of $1,000 for fourth and subsequent violations per container per days of sales; and
(5) If, after multiple violations by the same person or entity, the Town Prosecuting Attorney and the Town Marshal’s Department have reasons to believe that the imposition of fines will not be effective in enforcing this chapter; the Town Prosecuting Attorney shall be empowered to seek all other remedies provided by law.
(B) If levied fines are not paid within 30 days, a lien will be sought against person or person’s responsible real estate in accordance with I.C. 36-1-6-2.
(C) Furthermore, if levied fines are not paid within 30 days, the town may cause to be certified to the County Auditor as a charge against the taxes due and payable to the County Treasurer in the following year together with attorney fees and court cost in accordance with I.C. 36-1-6-2 or successor statute if said statute is repealed.
(D) The town may pursue any and all penalties described in I.C. 36-1-6-3 in addition to the penalties described in I.C. 36-1-6-4, or a successor statute if said statute is repealed.
(E) All penalties shall be processed through the County Clerk.
(Ord. 2012-MO-031, passed 6-11-2012)