As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CERTIFIED MAIL
Any form of mail, whether by the United States Postal Service
or a private mail carrier, whereby the intended recipient is requested
to provide a signed receipt showing that he or she received the mailing.
HAND DELIVERY
The direct delivery of a document to a recipient by a Citation
Officer, or any form of delivery to the last-known address of an intended
recipient by the United States Postal Service or by any private mail
carrier, whereby the carrier provides a written confirmation of delivery
to the Citation Officer.
Any person receiving a citation shall be allowed a period of
30 days from his or her receipt of the citation to make an uncontested
payment of the fine specified in the citation. Such fines shall be
made payable to the Treasurer of the Town of Branford. If such fine
is not paid within the thirty-day period, further actions may be taken
pursuant to Section 7-152c of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Any person who receives a citation may challenge his or her
liability therefor and request a hearing thereon in accordance with
the provisions of Section 7-152c of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Chapter 225 of the Branford Code, entitled "Zoning Citations,"
is hereby repealed.