§ 5-1-6. SETTLEMENT OF VIOLATIONS:


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  • Any person accused of a violation of this chapter may settle with the city, within ten (10) days of the time such alleged violation or offense was committed, the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each such violation or offense. Consecutive violations of this chapter shall be treated as separate offenses. Payment of such claim or claims shall be made at the police station of the city, or in the fine/claim deposit boxes located upon the streets of the city. The funds received from such compromised claims shall be promptly turned over to the city treasurer to be credited to the general corporate fund. In the event such claim or claims are not paid within ten (10) days of the time of the alleged offense, a notice to appear or a warrant (summons) may be issued for the arrest of the offender.

(1975 Code § 17-6)