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 Clinton
 Code of Ordinances
 Part II. General Legislation
 Chapter 280. Dumpsters

  § 280-4. Penalties for offenses; enforcement.

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  • A. 
    Penalties.
    (1) 
    Each violation of this chapter shall be considered a separate municipal offense.
    (2) 
    Each day any violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
    (3) 
    Each separate offense under this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of $50 payable to the Town of Clinton.
    B. 
    Enforcement.
    (1) 
    The First Selectman, his/her designee, or any police officer in the Town of Clinton is authorized to issue a citation for a violation of this chapter.
    (2) 
    In addition thereto, the First Selectman or his/her designee is authorized to initiate legal proceedings in the Superior Court for the immediate correction of the violation(s), collection of any penalties, and the recovery of all costs, including costs of remedial action(s) authorized by the Court and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the Town to enforce this chapter.
    (3) 
    All fines, Court costs, costs of remedial action, and attorney fees, as ordered by the Court, shall constitute a lien on the subject premises, provided that the owner of said premises has been notified of the violation(s) as herein provided and was made a party to the enforcement proceedings.