§ 50-358. Penalties.

(a)

The provisions of this division may be enforced by civil citation or by criminal citation.

(b)

The first violation of this division by any person, firm or corporation shall be deemed a civil infraction with a minimum fine of $50.00 per infraction plus the costs of enforcement, which fine shall be payable to the clerk of court within 30 days of the applicable violation. A second violation by any person, firm or corporation within 30 days of the issuance of a citation for a first violation to such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed a civil infraction with the same minimum fine, costs and method and time for payment as a first violation. Costs of enforcement for civil violations shall include but not be limited to: court costs, attorney fees, administrative fines, and any other fees or costs imposed by statute or ordinance.

(c)

A third violation of this division by any person, firm or corporation within 30 days of the issuance of a citation for a second violation to such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed a criminal infraction. Any person or persons, firm or corporation, or any agent thereof who violates any of the provisions of this division shall upon conviction be guilty of a second degree misdemeanor offence punishable as provided under F.S. §§ 775.082 and 775.083.

(d)

Violations of this division may also be processed in accordance with any other enforcement procedure allowed by law.

(Ord. No. 2015-09 , § 9, 12-8-2015)