It shall be unlawful for any person to distribute or cause to
be distributed any advertising matter or advertising device by casting,
throwing or placing the same upon any street or walk in the Township
of Stowe or in or upon any public or private ground in the said Township.
Nothing in this chapter shall apply to, touch or concern matter
sent through the United States Postal Service, or to the sale and
delivery of newspapers, or to periodicals purchased or ordered by
the occupant of any property.
[Amended 11-9-1993 by Ord. No. 760; 7-14-2020 by Ord. No. 1016]
A. Any person
who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction
thereof, be sentenced and or ordered to pay a fine of not less than
$100 and not more than $600, along with any costs of prosecution,
or, in default of such fine and costs, to be sentenced to imprisonment
for not more than 30 days.
B. Any person
who violates any provision of this chapter for a second time within
365 days of having been sentenced or convicted from a prior violation
of this chapter shall pay a fine not less than $250 and not more than
$1,000, along with any costs of prosecution, or, in default of such
fine and costs, to be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than
30 days.
C. Any person
who violates any provision of this chapter for a third, or subsequent
time, within 365 days of having been sentenced or convicted from a
prior violation of this chapter shall pay a fine not less than $500
and not more than $2,000, along with any costs of prosecution, or,
in default of such fine and costs, to be sentenced to imprisonment
for not more than 30 days.