§ 284-9. Violations and penalties.


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  • A. 
    Violation or noncompliance with any of the provisions of this chapter, or of the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, shall be punishable by a fine as follows:
    (1) 
    For a first offense: a written warning shall be issued by the Recycling Coordinator;
    (2) 
    For a second offense: a fine of $25 to $100 shall be imposed by the Municipal Court;
    (3) 
    For a third offense: a fine of $50 to $250 shall be imposed by the Municipal Court; and
    (4) 
    For fourth or subsequent offense: a fine of $250 to $1,500 shall be imposed by the Municipal Court, and/or the performance of community service at the direction of the recycling center, for a period not to exceed 90 days.
    B. 
    Each day that such violation or neglect is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
    C. 
    Fines levied and collected in Municipal Court pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited into the Township Recycling Trust Fund. Monies in the Township Recycling Trust Fund shall be used for the expenses of the Township recycling program.