Fees for each license application under this
chapter, including late fees and fees for all lost, stolen, or destroyed
licenses, shall be established from time to time by resolution of
the Town Board, a copy of which shall remain on file with the Town
Clerk's office. Fees shall not be refunded in the event that an application
is denied, nor shall there be any reduction in fees for licenses issued
for a fractional part of the year.
[Amended 8-23-2005 by L.L. No. 46-2005]
A.
Misdemeanors. Any person found to have violated §§ 299-4A or 299-18D of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A first offense hereunder shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $500, a second conviction shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000, and a third conviction shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $1,500, or in each case, by imprisonment for a period not to exceed one year, or both. Each day that the offense continues shall constitute a separate additional misdemeanor.
B.
Violations. Any person found to have committed any
other offense against this chapter not specifically designated as
a misdemeanor, or any section or provision thereof, is guilty of a
violation. A first violation of this chapter shall be punishable by
a fine of not less than $250, a second conviction shall be punishable
by a fine of not less than $250 or more than $500, and a third conviction
shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $750,
or in each case, by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days,
or both. Each day that the violation continues shall constitute a
separate additional offense.
C.
Notwithstanding a conviction for a violation or misdemeanor,
and imposition of a fine and/or imprisonment, any license holder shall
also be subject to suspension, revocation or future disapproval of
any license held by him or her in his or her own or any business or
corporate name for offense against this chapter. The provisions contained
in this chapter regarding disapproval, suspension, and revocation
shall be controlling to effectuate any disapproval, suspension, or
revocation.
D.
In addition to any other remedy provided by law, where
authorized by a duly appointed resolution of the Town Board, the Town
Attorney shall bring and maintain a civil proceeding in the name of
the Town in the Supreme Court to recover a civil penalty against any
person conducting, maintaining, or permitting a violation of this
chapter.
