(a) Each day that a violation of this article continues shall be considered a separate and distinct offense.
(1) No person shall be found in violation of Section 551.01(b)(2) unless the City proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the abatement measures were reasonable and warranted and that the defendant knowingly failed to implement them.
(2) A person may be found in violation of subsections (b)(1) or (b)(2) of Section 551.01 regardless of whether an order of abatement is issued under Section 551.02 or in violation of Section 551.01(b)(1) regardless of whether a notice has been given under Section 551.02. A fine in accordance with subsection (b) hereof may be assessed by the Marmet municipal court.
(b) Upon a finding of liability under this article, the defendant shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) per offense.
(Ord. 2020-01. Passed 11-9-20.)
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF MARMET