§ 124-6. Penalties for offenses.
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A.Where a first violation of the chapter is observed by a police officer, in the first instance, said police officer shall issue a written warning to the violator, and, if said violator is under 16 years of age, said warning shall be issued to his or her parents or guardians. A record of said warning shall be kept by the Police Department, and the second violation will result in a penalty in accordance with Subsections B through D herein.B.Upon second violation: The skateboard or in-line skates shall be confiscated for a minimum period of one week, after which the skateboard or in-line skates will be returned to the parent or guardian of the minor, or to the violator if over the age of 16 years.C.Upon the third violation: The skateboard or in-line skates shall be confiscated by the Police Department for a minimum of two weeks, and an appearance ticket issued which will subject the violator, or offender's parents if said violator is under the age of 16, to a civil fine of $25 and confiscation of the skateboard or in-line skates for two weeks, or until said fine is paid, whichever is later.D.Upon the fourth violation, or subsequent violations thereafter: Issuance of an appearance ticket to the violator, a civil fine not to exceed $50, and in lieu of a fine, the presiding Justice of the Court may impose a sentence of community service. If a fine is imposed, the parent or guardian of an offender less than 16 years old shall be responsible for payment of said fine.