(A) Citation officers shall not have the powers of peace officers to make arrests or carry deadly weapons, but may issue citations as authorized by ordinance upon observation of:
(1) Nonmoving motor vehicle offenses.
(2) Violations of ordinances except for moving motor vehicle offenses and except for offenses which constitute a violation of the Kentucky Penal Code.
(B) The procedures for citations issued by citation officers shall be provided in KRS 431.015 and by the Code Enforcement Board. Citation officers shall carry identification identifying themselves as citation officers and shall so identify themselves immediately to any member of the public while enforcing any ordinance of the city.
(C) The Mayor may designate certain city police officers, as well as any other persons with the approval of the City Council, to issue citations with respect to the ordinances expressly set out herein.
(D) Citation officers may swear to a complaint in lieu of citation and may issue citations for civil violations of city ordinances.
(Ord. 12-021, passed 7-13-21)