Knox County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 12. BUSINESSES |
Article III. LIQUIDATION OR GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS SALES |
§ 12-61. Violations.
(a)
Sales made in violation of the provisions of this article are hereby declared to be a public nuisance. Any person who violates, neglects or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this part commits an offense, punishable by a civil penalty of up to $500.00. Each sale made in violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a separate offense.
(b)
The sheriff of the county shall be empowered to close immediately any business operating in violation of this article.
(Ord. No. O-98-1-101, § 11, 2-23-98)