[Amended 12-14-2011]
Every police officer of the Town of Canton shall
have the authority to keep the streets and public places of the Town
open and free of obstruction and to require all persons unlawfully
obstructing such streets and public places to desist therefrom whenever
the act of obstruction is done in view of such officer.
[Amended 12-14-2011]
It shall be unlawful for any person to resist,
molest, disobey, or interfere with any police officer, or the Director
of Public Works or his agent, while such officer or agent is engaged
in the performance of the duty of keeping the streets or public places
of the Town free from obstruction and convenient for public use.
[Added 9-25-2002 by Ord. No. 216]
A. Any person who violates or fails to comply with the
provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine of $100 for
each offense.
[Added 12-14-2011]
B. This article has been specifically designated for enforcement by citations issued by designated municipal officers or employees, and the citation hearing procedure established by Chapter
15, Citations, of this Code shall be followed.