§ 21-23. Enforcement and remedies.

(a)

The Monroe County Sheriff, his deputies, any municipal police officer and any other law enforcement or code compliance officer authorized to enforce county ordinances shall have the duty and authority to enforce the provisions of this article by means of the issuance of a citation to the alleged violator. The citation shall contain the following:

(1)

The date and time of issuance;

(2)

The name, if available, and address of the person to whom the citation was issued;

(3)

The date on which the infraction was occurred;

(4)

The name and title of the law enforcement officer or code enforcement officer;

(5)

The procedure for the person to follow in order to pay the penalty or to contest the citation;

(6)

The applicable penalty if the person elects to contest the citation;

(7)

A conspicuous statement that if the person fails to pay the penalty within 30 days, or fails to appear in court to contest the citation, the person shall be deemed to have waived their right to contest the citation and that, in such case, judgment shall be entered against the person for the amount of the citation, plus court costs, recording fees, and any other charges required by this article.

(b)

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the county may also enforce this article by actions at law or in equity, and, in the event the county prevails in such action, the county shall be entitled to an award of its costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.

( Ord. No. 016-2016 , § 5)