(a) The penalty for a violation of Section 718.02(b)(1) and 718.03(b) by an adult shall be a civil fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first offense; two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for a second offence; and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a third offense in a five year span. Any subsequent offense over third offense in a five-year span will fall outside of this article and shall be charged in accordance with Federal and Pennsylvania law. The court may in its discretion suspend the fine imposed under this subsection for a violation of Section 718.02(b)(1) for a first offense if the person found liable agrees to and does in fact perform such community service as the court deems appropriate, up to nine hours.
(b) The penalty for a violation of Section 718.02(b)(2) shall be a civil fine of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for a first offense; three hundred dollars ($300.00) for a second offense; and six hundred dollars for a third offense. The court may in its discretion suspend the fine imposed under this subsection for a violation of Section 718.02(b)(2) for a first offense if the person found liable agrees to and does in fact perform such community service as the court deems appropriate, up to nine hours.
(Ord. 19-2019. Passed 9-3-19.)