§ 17-3-106. RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER OR LANDLORD.

(a)

Civil citation to owner or landlord.

(1)

A police officer may issue a civil citation to the owner or landlord of the building or premises from which domestic noise in violation of § 17-3-103 of this title emanates if more than three written reports have been filed under § 17-3-104 of this title, at one address, within a 60-day period.

(2)

The police may issue additional civil citations for each subsequent report filed within 6 months after the initial report.

(b)

Notice. Before issuing a citation, the Chief of Police or a designee shall send by certified mail or deliver written notice to the owner or landlord that three written reports have been filed under § 17-3-104 of this title within a 60 day period.

(c)

Penalty. The amount of the civil penalty may not exceed:

(1)

$500 for the first citation; and

(2)

$750 for each additional citation issued within 6 months after the initial written report filed under § 17-3-104 of this title.

(1988 Code, § 20-50) (Bill No. 123-93, § 2, 10-25-1993; Bill No. 114-99, § 3, 7-1-2004)