§ 95.99 PENALTY.

   (A)   Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which no penalty is set out shall be subject to § 10.99.

   (B)   (1)   Any person, association or corporation who violates any of the provisions of §§ 95.20 through 95.29 shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than $50 nor more than $500 for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

      (2)   Any person, association, or corporation violating any section of this chapter in lieu of being charged for the violation in a court of competent jurisdiction may pay within five days after receiving notice of a violation to the County Sheriff the sum of $50; provided, however, if the amount is not paid within five days after being advised of the violation and his or her right to pay in lieu of being charged, the person shall be charged with the violation in accordance with law in a court of competent jurisdiction.

      (3)   Anyone charged with a violation of this chapter may be granted a two-week continuance to pay the amount to the Sheriff before being charged with a violation in court of competent jurisdiction provided the continuance is granted by the sheriff for good cause. Any person paying the fine as called for herein within the time allowed or any extension allowed shall not be subject to the per day violation provision of this chapter.

      (4)   It shall be the duty of the County Police Department to furnish a copy of the citation to the County Attorney within 72 hours after issuing the citation. The County Attorney shall be responsible for the enforcement penalties under this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 96.99) (Ord. 1111B, passed 3-10-1992; Ord. 1111B-1, passed 10-12-1993)