§ 140-3. Violations and penalties.

(1)

Any person violating any provision of subsection 140-2(a) shall be punished by a fine equal to ninety dollars ($90.). Each instance of graffiti on each property shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense.

(2)

Failure to abate Graffiti after notification and within specified time frame shall result in the following penalties:

a)

The failure of an owner or responsible party to remove graffiti within the prescribed 30-day period as set forth in subsection 140-2(b), hereby constitute an infraction and can be punishable by a fine up to ninety dollars ($90.), upon first violation thereof.

b)

For each day such a violation continues uncorrected shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense and the owner or responsible party can be fined ten dollars ($10.) per day.

c)

The Anti-Blight Officer, as set forth in section 146-45, is hereby authorized, in accordance with the provisions of section 7-148aa of the Connecticut General Statutes and this Article, to place a lien on any and all property as security for any unpaid penalty or fine on behalf of the City. With the written approval of the chairperson of the Anti-Blight Committee, the Anti-Blight Officer may waive and release said penalties and liens in the event the city acquires the property or at the time of the sale of the Property, if, in his or her opinion, the buyer has the financial ability and the intention to immediately abate the graffiti or hold all penalties and liens in abeyance until all abatement is completed.