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6C0% -i P GF 5~6® • and if at the same time the sound generated is audible at a distance of thirty (30) feet from the radio, tape recorder, cassette player, or other machine or device that is producing the sound. (b) Responsibility for Violations. Possession by a person of any radio, tape recorder, cassette player or other machine or device for reproducing sound as enumerated in sub- section (a) of this section shall be prima-facie evidence that such person operates the radio, tape recorder, cassette player, or other machine or device for reproducing sound. (c) Issuance of Citation: Arrest. Any law enforcement officer shall issue a citation for any violation under this section, except that they may arrest for instances when: (1) The alleged violator refuses to provide the officer with such persons name and address and any proof thereof as may be reasonably available to the alleged violator; or (2) The alleged violator refuses to cease such illegal activity after being issued a citation. (d) Exceptions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to certain countywide festivals, parades or events which are open to the public and where the persons undertaking the festival, parade or event have previously obtained from the proper authority of the county a proper special events pemtit allowing the outdoor performance of a band, machine or device which may reproduce sound audible more than thirty (30) feet away. Section 4. Civil Penalty: Citations. (a) Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of 5100.00 for each offense, and separate offenses shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. (b) Any person, firm or corporation found to be in violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be issued a citation which shall, among other things: •