[Amended 8-13-1997]
Every person convicted of a traffic
infraction for a violation of any provisions of this chapter which
is not a violation of any provision of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
of the State of New York shall, for a first conviction thereof, be
punished by a fine of not more than $100 or by imprisonment for not
more than 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment; for a second
such conviction within 18 months thereafter, such person shall be
punished by a fine of not more than $200 or by imprisonment for not
more than 45 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment; upon a third
or subsequent conviction within 18 months after the first conviction,
such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $300 or by
imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
The Town Board may, by resolution, determine the specific fines for
specific violations of this chapter, including surcharges in the event
that fines are not paid on a timely basis, subject to the provisions
of the foregoing sentence.
