923.99 PENALTY.

   (a)    A violation of Section 923.05(b) shall constitute a fourth degree misdemeanor.

   (b)    A violation of Sections 923.02, 923.03 or 923.04 shall constitute a misdemeanor under the following time conditions:

      (1)    For the first six (6) months following the effective date of this chapter, recycling shall be voluntary and no penalties will be imposed for violations of these two sections;

      (2)    Following the expiration of the six-month period provided for in paragraph (b)(l) above, and until March 31, 1992, recycling shall be voluntary; however, special attention will be given to occupants of residential units not recycling, and warnings will be issued to such occupants;

      (3)    From April 1, 1992, and thereafter, recycling shall be mandatory. Failure to comply with any of these three sections will result in the following penalties:

         A.   Occupants will be given a maximum of two warnings, via a notice of noncompliance, which shall be posted at the residential unit's front or side door;

         B.   On the third and fourth violations the occupant shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor and be fined not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). Each violation shall be considered a separate offense, carrying separate penalties.

         C.   All subsequent violations shall constitute a fourth degree misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to one hundred dollars ($100.00) and up to 30 days imprisonment. Each violation shall be considered a separate offense, carrying separate penalties.

            (Ord. 91-13. Passed 11-6-91.)