Panama City Beach |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 7. BEACHES, BOATS AND WATER SAFETY |
Article IX. CIVIL INFRACTIONS AND PENALTIES |
§ 7-501. Class 1 Infractions: Findings and Penalties.
Each Class 1 Infraction shall constitute a separate civil infraction within the meaning of Florida Statutes Chapter 162, Part II, presenting a serious threat to the public health, safety and welfare which is irreparable and irreversible and of an itinerant or transient nature, punishable by a civil penalty in the amount specified below unless a different amount is specified in the section violated.
First violation: $1,000.
Second violation: $2,000.
Third and all subsequent violations: $4,000, and as otherwise provided by law. The financial penalty for the third and all subsequent violations shall be cumulative to any other penalty which may be provided by law.
Unless otherwise specified, a person who does not contest a Class 3 Infraction shall be subject to a civil penalty in the following amount:
First violation: $500.
Second violation: $1,000.
Third and all subsequent violations: $2,500, and as otherwise provided by law. The financial penalty for the third and all subsequent violations shall be cumulative to any other penalty which may be provided by law.
The penalty for uncontested civil citations may be paid directly to the City Clerk.
(Ord. No. 1301, § 1, 7-10-2014)