§ 10.5-172. Penalties.

(a)

Minor. A minor who violates this article is guilty of a civil infraction and shall pay a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each violation. In addition, for a subsequent violation, the sheriff's office personnel may request that a petition for dependency be filed in the circuit court in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 39, Florida Statutes.

(b)

Parent. A parent of a minor who violates this article is guilty of a civil infraction and shall pay a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first violation and a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the second and subsequent violations.

(c)

Business operator. A business operator who violates this article is guilty of a civil infraction and shall pay a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first violation and a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the second and subsequent violations.

(Ord. No. 2008-040, § 8, 7-23-08)