(A) Violation with respect to sale without license. Each violation with respect to the sale, giving away, delivering or keeping with the intention of selling, giving away or delivering tobacco products within the village without first having obtained a tobacco dealer's license therefor as provided in this chapter shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $750. Each violation and each day on which a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.
(B) Violation with respect to possession or purchase. Each violation with respect to possession and/or purchase of tobacco products by a person under 18 years of age shall be punishable by a fine of $50 and confiscation of the tobacco product or products. Each violation and each day on which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation.
(C) Penalty. Whosoever violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an offense and fined not less than $100 nor more than $750. A separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. Any license issued under this chapter may be revoked for any violation of any provision of this chapter or any ordinance. Except when fines and costs are paid by compromise payment as provided in division (D) below prior to court, the Circuit Clerk shall add to the fine any and all costs and fees upon an authorized disposition.
(D) Compromise payment. In the event the Peotone Police, the Village Code Enforcement Officer or other designee of the village elect to charge any individual under a compromise citation as set forth hereinafter, any such person accused of a violation of this chapter and originally charged under this section may settle and compromise the claim without a court appearance by payment of one-half of the minimum required fine to the Village Clerk of the Village Hall within ten business days of the date of the violation if the compromise box designation is so checked on the Complaint and Notice to Appear form.
(Ord. 96-29, passed 11-18-96; Am. Ord. 06-08, passed 7-24-06)