§ 22-12. Citation procedures.

(a)

Any person cited for violation of this article shall be cited to appear either:

(1)

Before the PCCLB, or a special master designated by the PCCLB, for an administrative hearing pursuant to F.S. § 489.127(5); or

(2)

In county court, under F.S. § 125.69.

(b)

Any person cited for an infraction under this section shall sign and accept a citation indicating a promise to appear.

(c)

Any person who willfully refuses to accept and sign the citation shall be in violation of this article and may be prosecuted in accordance with section 1-8, or under applicable law.

(d)

Any person cited with a violation of this article may pay the penalty in accordance with the fine amount as listed on the face of the citation within 20 days of the date of receiving the citation, in lieu of the court appearance or appearance before the PCCLB or special master under subsection (a)(1).

(e)

If the person cited follows the procedure in subsection (d) of this section, he shall be deemed to have admitted the violation and to have waived his right to a hearing on the issue of the commission of the infraction.

(f)

Any person electing to appear or who is required to so appear shall be deemed to have waived his right to the payment of the civil penalty in subsection (d) of this section, and shall be subject to whatever penalty or penalties, if any, in addition to any and all court fees and costs, including costs of prosecution and investigation, as are set by the county court, PCCLB or special master.

(Ord. No. 98-9, § 1, 1-6-98; Ord. No. 03-98, § 2, 12-2-03)