A. Misdemeanor. Any violation of the provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars. Each day of such violation shall be deemed a separate violation subject to the penalty as set forth above.

B. Public Nuisance. Any sign in the public right-of-way or on public property in violation of this chapter is declared a nuisance and may be removed by the town. Such removed signs shall be stored not less than thirty days by the town. If the owner does not recover the sign within the thirty-day period, the Town may destroy or dispose of the sign. A fee of twenty-five dollars must be paid for each sign that the owner recovers from the Town.

C. Civil Infraction. In addition to the criminal penalties set forth in subsection A, above, any person so violating this title shall be guilty of a civil infraction and may be punished by a fine of up to one hundred dollars per day. Each day that a violation continues shall be considered as a separate infraction. (Ord. 01-409 § 2, 2001)