§ 2-203. Authority and powers of code enforcement officer.

(a)

A code enforcement officer is authorized to issue a citation to any person when, based upon personal investigation, and not necessarily personal knowledge, the officer has reasonable cause to believe that:

(1)

The person has committed a civil infraction violation of any duly enacted code or ordinance which is enforceable pursuant to this article, and

(2)

The county court will hear the charge.

(b)

A code enforcement officer shall have no power of arrest nor shall the officer be subject to the provisions of sections 943.085 through 943.244 Florida Statutes.

(c)

Refusal to accept a citation issued by a code enforcement officer shall constitute a misdemeanor of the second degree punishable as provided in section 12-225.

(Ord. No. 397, § III, 4-12-99)