Sec. 19-74. - Violations.

Violations of this chapter shall be enforced as follows:

(a)

For the first violation, the county executive, or his or her designee, upon determination that a violation of this chapter has occurred, shall issue a written warning notice to the food provider, retail vendor or special event promoter specifying that a violation of this chapter has occurred, along with the appropriate penalties in the event of future violations. The vendor will have thirty (30) days to comply.

(b)

The following penalties shall apply to subsequent violations of this chapter:

(1)

A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first violation thirty (30) days after the first warning.

(2)

A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the second violation within sixty (60) days of the first warning.

(3)

A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the third or subsequent violation within ninety (90) days of the first warning, and for every thirty (30) days not in compliance thereafter.

(c)

Vendors or special event promoters who violate this chapter in connection with commercial or noncommercial special events shall be assessed fines as follows:

(1)

A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for an event of one hundred (100) to two hundred (200) persons.

(2)

A fine not exceeding four hundred dollars ($400.00) for an event of two hundred one (201) to four hundred (400) persons.

(3)

A fine not exceeding six hundred dollars ($600.00) for an event of four hundred one (401) to six hundred (600) persons.

(4)

A fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for an event of six hundred one (601) or more persons.

(5)

If a permit is issued for the special event at issue, the number of persons expected to attend the special event as contemplated by the permit shall be the basis upon which fines are assessed pursuant to this section.

(Ord. No. 6467, § X, 4-16-2024; Ord. No. 6355, § I(Exh. A), 9-21-2021)