City of Lewes, DE Chapter 108 Gasoline, Storage of

[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lewes 6-11-1979. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 108-1 Limits on storage in dwellings.

It shall be unlawful for any person, owner or occupant of any premises used exclusively for dwelling purposes to store or keep in storage, in any manner, in excess of five gallons of gasoline on or at said premises.

§ 108-2 Violations and penalties.

[Amended 5-12-1980]

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $200 and imprisonment for a term of not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days for the first such conviction. For a second or subsequent conviction, any person, firm or corporation shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500 and imprisonment for a term of not less than 20 days nor more than 60 days for each such conviction. Each day that a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter continues shall be deemed and taken to be a separate and distinct violation.