This chapter shall be enforced by the Police Department, or any other Town Department designated by the Town Administrator. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the following penalties:
(A) For a first offense, the person charged with a violation of this chapter shall be served with a warning letter by delivering it to him or her personally, or by posting a copy upon a conspicuous portion of the retail sales establishment and sending a copy of the same by certified mail to the person to whom the notice is directed. The warning letter shall inform the person charged of the nature of the violation and that it must be corrected within 14 days of the date of the letter, and shall include a copy of this chapter.
(B) For a second offense more than 14 days after service of a warning letter, a fine of $150. The person charged shall, for a second offense, be given the opportunity to pay the fine assessed by mail, which shall be indicated on the summons issued by the charging officer. Should the alleged violator elect not to pay the fine assessed by mail, said person shall be entitled to a hearing before the Municipal Court.
(C) For a third or subsequent offense, a fine of $300, and a hearing before the Municipal Court shall be required.
(D) Each occurrence of a violation more than 14 days after service of a warning letter, and each day that such violation continues, shall constitute a separate violation and may be cited as such.
(Ord. 2017-7, passed 5-1-17; Am. Ord. 2017-15, passed 11-20-17)