This chapter shall be known as the "Appearance Tickets Law of the Village
of Albion."
The purpose of this chapter is to authorize the Fire Marshal and the
Code Enforcement Officer of the Village of Albion issue to and serve appearance
tickets in connection with violations of state statutes, local laws and rules
or regulations of the Village of Albion relating to parking; licensing of
occupations or business; fire prevention and safety; health and sanitation;
and building, zoning and planning.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
APPEARANCE TICKET
A written notice issued and subscribed by a police officer or other
public servant authorized by state law or local law enacted pursuant to the
provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law to issue the same directing a designated
person to appear in a designated local criminal court at a designated future
time in connection with his or her alleged commission of a designated offense.
A notice conforming to such definition constitutes an "appearance ticket,"
regardless of whether it is referred to in some other provision of law as
a summons or by any other name or title.