(A) (1) A law enforcement officer is empowered to issue a citation for the violation of this code if that officer has reasonable cause to believe that a person has committed an act violating this code.
(2) Every civil violation cited by a law enforcement officer shall be limited to a civil infraction.
(3) The maximum civil penalty for non-criminal violations of municipal ordinances are as set forth in the respective sections of this code.
(4) The minimum civil penalty for non-criminal violations of municipal ordinances are as set forth in the respective sections of this code.
(B) Any person issued a municipal citation for a waiverable offense may avoid a court appearance by:
(1) Payment of the minimum civil penalty within ten days from the date of citation; and
(2) Payment shall be made at the address specified on the citation. Payment by U.S. mail must be posted within ten working days of the citation issuance.
(Ord. 1412, passed 6-19-02)