§ 1-2. Issuance of citations.

A. 

The procedure for the issuance and service of citations for municipal infractions shall be the procedure set forth in Article 23A, § 3(b) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, or corresponding future provision of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. 

Those representatives authorized by the Mayor and Town Council to enforce Town ordinances ("Enforcement Officers") may issue a citation to any person alleged to be committing a municipal infraction. The Enforcement Officer shall file copies of any such citation in the office of the Mayor and Council.

C. 

A citation issued under this section shall contain the following information:

(1) 

The Enforcement Officer's certification attesting to the truth of the matter set forth in the citation;

(2) 

Name and address of the person charged;

(3) 

The nature of the infraction, including the ordinance which has been violated.

(4) 

The location and time that the infraction occurred;

(5) 

The amount of the infraction fine assessed and any additional amounts which shall be due upon failure to make timely payment;

(6) 

The manner, location and time in which the fine may be paid to the municipality;

(7) 

The right of the accused to elect to stand trial for the municipal infraction; and

(8) 

The effect of failing to pay the assessed fine or demand a trial within the prescribed time.