[Amended 12-12-1979 by L.L. No. 27-1979]
All ornamental and shade trees standing within,
or whose branches or any part thereof extend over, any public place
or street, avenue or sidewalk in the Village of Coxsackie shall be
so trimmed that the lowest branches shall not be less than 12 feet
from the ground, and it shall be the duty of the owner or occupant
of the premises upon which such trees shall stand to so trim the same.
[Amended 12-12-1979 by L.L. No. 27-1979]
No person, firm or corporation shall cut down
or trim any tree standing in or upon any street, avenue, lane or alley,
roadway or public ground in the Village of Coxsackie without first
obtaining the permission and consent of the Board of Trustees of said
Village.
[Added 12-12-1979 by L.L. No. 27-1979]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate
any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punishable
by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for not more than
15 days, or both.