A.
If an officer discovers a vehicle parked in violation of this chapter, the officer shall:
B.
The registered owner of the vehicle is presumed to be the person receiving the citation.
C.
The person receiving the citation under this chapter shall pay for the parking violation directly to Harford County, Maryland, or elect to stand trial for the violation.
(1)
Election to stand trial shall be made by sending a notice of intention to stand trial to Harford County at least five (5) days before the payment date specified in the citation.
(2)
If a person elects to stand trial and desires the presence at trial of the officer who issued the citation, he shall notify Harford County at the time the notice of intention to stand trial is given.
(3)
If proper notification is not given, the officer need not appear at the trial, and a copy of the citation bearing the certification of the officer is prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.