ARTICLE XXVII
Non-Criminal Disposition
Section 1. Whoever violates any provision of these bylaws, the violation of which is subject to a specific penalty, may be penalized by a non-criminal disposition as provided in M.G.L.c. 40, sec 21D.
Section 2. Without intending to limit the generality of the foregoing, it is the intention of this Article that the following by-laws and regulations are to be included within the scope of this Article, that the specific penalties as listed here shall apply in such cases and that, in addition to police officers who shall in all cases be considered enforcing persons for the purpose of this Article, the municipal personnel listed for each section, if any, shall also be enforcing persons for such section. Each day on which any violation exists shall be deemed to be a separate offense.
BASIC FINE SCHEDULE:
First Violation in 12-month period Written Warning
Second Violation in 12-month period Fine of $100
Third Violation in 12-month period Fine of $200 and suspension of Tobacco Sales Permit for 7 days
Fourth and additional Violation in 12-month period Fine of $300 and suspension of Tobacco Sales Permit for 30 days
Four violations or more in a 12-month period may, after a public hearing, result in revocation of Tobacco Sales Permit.
(ATM 06/20/02)
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