A. Misdemeanor Complaint: If the fine is not paid as described above within twenty one (21) days of the violation, or the registered owner of the vehicle upon which a notice of violation was placed does not notify the city clerk, in writing, of his or her intention to contest the notice of violation, a misdemeanor complaint may be filed by the city attorney against the registered owner of the vehicle.
B. Penalty: Failure to pay the fine as set out in the fine schedule shall be considered a misdemeanor and shall carry the penalties as described in the Idaho Code for general misdemeanors.
C. Nonprevailing Contest: If a person contests the notice of violation in a timely manner and does not prevail, the fine shall be that amount as set out in the fine schedule which the person would have been required to pay had he or she paid the fine on the date the notice of intent to contest the violation was filed. (Ord. 248, 2-27-1996, eff. 4-1-1996)