(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 552.01(b)(2) unless the City proves 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 552.01 regardless of whether an order of abatement is issued under Section 552.02 or in violation of Section 552.01(b)(1) regardless of whether a notice has been given under Section 552.02. A fine in accordance with subsection (b) hereof may be assessed by the Municipal Court.
(b) Upon finding a liability under this article, the defendant shall be fined not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00 per offense.
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF PARKERSBURG