§ 74-97. Penalties.

(a)

Any person who violates the terms of this article, except subsection 74-93(d), shall be punished as provided in section 1-12 of this Code; except that any fine for a littering offense shall be doubled.

(b)

Any violation of subsection 74-93(d) shall be charged against the registered owner of the motorized cart, and all fines and penalties shall be levied against the registered owner of the motorized cart as follows:

(1)

For the first offense, a fine of not less than $250.00.

(2)

For the second offense, a fine of not less than $500.00.

(3)

For a third offense committed within one year of conviction for a second offense for a motorized cart, a fine of $1,000.00, and the registered owner's motorized cart registration shall be revoked. The registered owner or family member cannot thereafter register a motorized cart for use in the city for a period of two years following the third conviction.

(c)

Any violation by an operator of a LSMV shall be charged against the operator according to the provisions of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia and this Code. Any violation by an owner of a LSMV shall be charged against the owner according to the provisions of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia and this Code.

(Amend. of 7-14-2009, § 1(Exh. A))