(A) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, violation of any provisions of this chapter shall subject the violator to civil penalties in the following amount:
Up to 15 pounds, first offense | $100 |
Up to 15 pounds, each subsequent offense | $250 |
15 pounds or more, first offense | $200 |
15 pounds or more, each subsequent offense | $300 |
(B) The violator shall pay the citation and correct the violation within 30 days after receiving the citation from the city.
(C) The Director shall have authority to issue notices of violation and/or civil citations to any person if there is reasonable cause to believe that the person has violated any provisions of this chapter.
(D) (1) Any notice of violation or citation shall be delivered personally to the violator or shall be sent by registered or certified mail to the last known address of the violator.
(2) When service is attempted by registered or certified mail, a copy of the notice may also be sent by regular mail.
(3) Service shall be deemed sufficient if the registered or certified mail is unclaimed or refused, but the regular mail is not returned by the post office within ten days after the mailing. If service by regular mail is used, a copy of the notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises affected.
(E) If the violator fails to pay the citation by the due date, the Director shall have authority to file a civil complaint for the unpaid citation. Additional penalties and remedies set forth in § 50.999 shall apply for violations of this chapter.
(Code 2019, § 8-7.1) (Ord. passed 1-28-2019)