[Amended 5-12-1992 by L.L. No. 1-1992[1]]
A violation of this chapter is declared to be an offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding $350 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 30 days, for conviction of a first offense; for a conviction of a second offense both of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine not less than $350 nor more than $700 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both; and, upon conviction for a third or subsequent offense all of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both. However, for the purposes conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers generally, violations of this chapter shall be deemed misdemeanors and for such purpose only all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to such violations. Each week of continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
The Codes Enforcement Officer, upon his becoming aware thereof, shall serve notice of violation of this chapter on the person or entity committing or permitting the same.
In addition to the above provided remedies, the Town Board may institute any appropriate action or proceeding in the name of the Town in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with or to restrain by injunction the violation of this chapter.