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Court Fines

List Effective January 1, 2008

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Driving License Related | License Plate & Registration | Lights | Miscellaneous Equipment |
Failure to Stop and Identify
| Failure to Yield Right of Way | Minor Related | Stopping |
Speeding/ Speed Related
| Miscellaneous | Seat Belts | Motorcycle | Noise |

Passing | Disregard Traffic Sign | Turning | Wrong Side/ Wrong Way | City Ordinance Violations |
Animal/Fowl
| Automobile Wreckers | Fire Codes | Food & Food Handlers |
Garbage and Litter Collection
| Health and Sanitation |

Weeds/Grass/Brush | Lake Offenses | Miscellaneous Provisions | Parks | Peddlers/Solicitors |
Coin Operated Machines
| Taxation | Utilities | Traffic/Streets | Zoning | Technical Codes | TABC |
Miscellaneous State Laws
| Education Code Offenses | Court Offenses | Penal Code

Driving License Related
N.O.L.- No Driver's License
$252

N.O.L.- Arrest
$247
Expired Driver's License
$212
Expired Commerical Driver's License
$197
Failure to Display Driver's License
$212
Violate Restrictions- Glasses
$182
Violate Restrictions- Instructor Permit
$182
Violate Restrictions- 122 cc Motorcycle
$182
Violate Restrictions - Instruction
$182
No Commercial Driver's License
$167
Violate Restrictions- Occupational License
$182
Lending One's Driver's License
$202
Permit Unlawful Use of Driver's License
$202
Display Altered Driver's License
$217
Display License Issued to Another Person
$222
No Motorcycle or Moped Endorsement
$157
Failure to Report Change of Address/Name
$157
Failure to Report Change of Address - Commercial Driver's License
$124
Display Fictitious License
$222

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License Plate & Registration
No valid Plate/ 1 Plate
$157
Expired License Plate
$157
Unregistered Vehicle
$157
Display Unclean License
$157

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Lights
Failure to Dim Headlights-Meeting
$157
Failure to Dim Headlights- Following
$157
Obstruction to Driver's View
$157
No Headlights- Not Equipped
$157

No Parking Lamps- Not Equipped
$157
No Stop Lamps- Not Equipped
$157
No Tail Lamps - Not Equipped
$157
No Turn Signal - Not Equipped
$157
No License Plate Light
$157
No License Plate Light on Motorcycle
$157
Defective Headlights
$157
Defective Stop Lights
$157
Defective Tail Lights
$157
Defective Turn Signal
$157
Defective Parking Lamps
$157
Improper Flashing Lights
$157
No Reflector(s) - Not Equipped
$157
No / Defective Reflector - Rear of Bicycle
$157
Wrong Color Stoplamps
$157
Wrong Color License Plate Light
$157
Wrong Color Signal Device
$157
Drove w/o Lights when Required
$157
Red Lights on Front
$157

 

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Miscellaneous Equipment
No Valid Inspection Sticker
$157
Expired Inspection Sticker
$157
Defective Brakes
$157
No Parking Brakes
$157
Unnecessary Use of Horn
$162

Muffler Violation - Not Equipped or Defective
$157

Loud Exhaust - Public Street
$162
No Exhaust Emission System - Removed Original
$162
Defective Exhaust Emission System
$182
No Rear View Mirror
$157
No windshield wipers - not equipped
$157
Defective windshield wipers
$157
Television receiver improperly located
$207

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Failure to Stop & Identify
FSI- Attended Vehicle

$227
FSI- Unattended Vehicle
$227
FSI - Fixture
$227
FSI - Failure to Report Accident
$227

 

Failure to Yield Right of Way
FTYROW- At Stop Intersection

$157
FTYROW- At Yield Sign
$157

FTYROW- At Open Intersection
$157
FTYROW - Making Left Turn
$157
FTYROW - Leaving Private Drive
$157
FTYROW - Leaving Alley
$157
FTYROW- To Emergency Vehicle
$157
FTYROW- To Police Vehicle
$157
FTYROW- To Pedestrian
$157
FTYROW - Pedestrian on Sidewalk
$157
FTYROW- Pedestrian in Crosswalk
$157
FTYROW- Turn When Unsafe- Right Turn on Red
$157

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Minor Related
Minor Operating Vehicle Without Approved Headgear
$157
Minor- Passenger on Motorcycle Without Headgear $157
Parent Permitted Unlicensed Minor to Drive $217
Permit Unlicensed Person to Drive Vehicle $217
Unauthorized Driver $217

Stopping
Ran Stop Sign
$167
Ran Red Light-Solid
$217

Ran Red Light- Flashing
$167
Fail Stop Designated Point-Stop
$157
Fail Stop Designated Point-Yield Sign
$157
Fail Stop Designated Point-Red Light
$157
Fail Stop at Designated Point - Flashing
$157
Drive Through Parking Lot w/o Stop
$157

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Speeding
Miles Over the Limit
10
Total
$152
11
$155
12
$158
13
$161
14
$164
15
$167
16
$170
17
$173
18
$176
19
$179
20
$182
21
$185
22
$188
23
$191
24
$194
25
$197
26
$200
27
$203
28
$206
29
$209
30
$213
31
$215
32
$218
33
$221
34
$224
35
$227
36
$230
37
$233
38
$236
39
$239
40
$242

 

Speed Related
Speeding - 30 Urban District
$152
Speeding - Posted
$152
Speeding - 70 mph Daytime/ 65 mph Night/ Highway
$152
Speeding - School Zone
$177
Failure to Control Speed
$177
Unsafe Speed for Conditions
$177
Racing-2 Vehicles
$242
Speed/ Acceleration Exhibition -1 Vehicle

$182

Impeding Traffic
$152

Failure to Yield Right of Way: From Alley, Priv. Road

$252
Speeding - Highway - Fuel Conservation
$157

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Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Offense Code
$177
Obstruct a ramp
$122
Obstruct a railroad crossing
$193
Obstruct a sidewalk
$118
Riding Where Not Intended
$147
Change Lanes When Unsafe
$147
Following Too Closely
$162
Crossing Physical Barrier
$147
Backing Without Safety
$162
Open Door in Moving Traffic Lane
$157
Off Truck Route
$182
Ran Over Fire Hose
$182
Following Fire Truck
$182
Following Ambulance
$182
Unsafe Start
$157
Disregard Police Officer
$182
No Liability Insurance
$337
No Liability Insurance - Prior Conviction
$517
Obstruct Driver's View
$157
Clinging to Vehicle
$157
Poss. Open Container of Alcholic Beverage
$237
Operate Vehicle w/ Child in Open Bed
$202
Unattended Vehicle w/ Engine Running
$147
Disregard School Crossing Guard in a School Zone
$232
Fail to Signal Lane Change
$157
Affix Color/Light Altering Material to
$157
Operate Vehicle w/ object/ material on windshield
$177

 

Seat Belts
Unsecured Child-Under 4 or <36 inches tall
$267
No Seat Belt-Driver
$142
No Seat Belt- front seat passenger
$142
No Seat Belt Child - at least 4 / under 17
$267

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Motorcycle
Too Many Riders- Driver
$147
Too Many Riders- Rider $147
Carry Passenger w/o Helmet $157
Operating w/o Headgear $157
Passenger w/o Headgear $157

 

Noise
Loud Exhaust-On Public Street
$162
Unnecessary Use of Horn
$162

 

Noise
Barking Dog
$124
Noisy Animal (Not dog)
$129
Loud Music (Radio/Phonography)
$129
Other-Loud Noise
$129
Amplified Sound from Motor Vehicle
$129

Passing
Cut In After Passing
$157
Pass No Passing Zone-Marked
$162
Pass No Passing Zone-Intersection
$182
Illegal Passing on the Right
$162
Passing on the Left - Insufficient Clearance
$157
Passing on Left Unsafely
$162
Passing on the Right Unsafely
$162
Passing in No Pass Zone -Railroad Crossing
$182
Passing School Bus
$397

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Disregard Traffic Sign
No U-Turn (Intersection
$124
Right Turn Only
$157
Left Turn Only
$157
No Left Turn
$157
Disregard Traffic Control Device
$157
Disobey Warning Signs
$157
Disregard Warning Signs: Road Construction Site
$219
Changed Lane When Unsafe
$147

 

Turning
Improper Left Turn
$157
Turn on Red w/o Stop
$157
Right Turn Wrong Lane
$157
Turned Right Too Wide
$157
Left Turn- Cut Corner
$157
Practicable Right Turn
$157
Practicable Left Turn
$157
U-Turn on Curve
$157
U-Turn on a Hill
$157
Turn When Unsafe-Private Drive
$157
Turn When Unsafe-Right on Red
$157

Turn When Unsafe
$157

Cut Across Driveway to Make Turn
$157

Fail to Signal Turn
$157

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Wrong Side/Wrong Way
Wrong Side Road- 2 Lane Street
$157
Wrong Side Road-4 Lane Street
$157
Wrong Way One-Way Street
$157
Failure to Drive in Single Lane
$157
Failure to Give Half of Roadway
$157
Wrong Way on Divided Highway
$157
Driving Center Lane, Not Pass/Turn
$157

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City Ordinance Violations
Operate Sound Truck w/o License
$122
Operating Taxi Cab w/o permit
$172

 

Animal & Fowl
Dog Running at Large
$159
Animal at Large
$159
Dog/Cat Not Vaccinated
$174
Fail Comply w/order-Nuisance Animal
$159
Fail to Submit Animal for Quarantine
$449
Allow Animal to Defecate on Public Property/Street
$99
Allow Animal to Defecate on Private Property
$99
Vaccination Tag Not Worn
$199
Failed to Comply w/ Animal Grievance
$159
Animal Left in Motor Vehicle
$274
Pen Not Sanitary
$149
Fail to Report Animal Bite
$99
Person Fails to Report w/i 24 hours
$99
Owner Fails to Report w/i 24 hours
$99
Negligent Care
$174
Fail to Attend Pet Education Seminar After Waiver of Impoundment Fees
$124
Noise- Barking Dog
$167

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Automobile Wreckers
Wrecker w/o Sign
$122
Wrecker at Scene w/o Police Call
$162
Fail to Clean Up Debris
$162

 

Fire Codes
Burning Grass or Weeds
$219
Latch-Opening Device on Gas Nozzle
$219
Fireworks-Posess, Sale, Give Away, Use
$219
Aid Minor to Use Fireworks
$259
Fail to Number/ Ltr. Apt. Units
$219
Fail to Number/Ltr. Apt. Buildings
$219
Fail to Have Directory for Apartments
$219
Violation Standard Fire Prevention Code
$169
Failure to Maintain Fire Alarm System
$1,064
No Smoke Detector
$169
Extension Cords-Wiring Substitute
$169
Exit Obstructed/Lock Exit
$1,064
Portable Fire Exit Not Maintained
$169
Smoke Detector Not Maintained
$169
Proper Ventilation of Equipment
$169
Violation N.F.P.A.
$169
Maintain Fire Hazard
$219
Fail to Barricade Vacant Building
$219

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Food & Food Handlers
Mobile Delivery Food w/o Permit
$264
Violate Food Service Code-Tight Door
$264
No Food Establishment Permit
$264
No Hot Water to Wash Hands
$264
No Handwash Facility
$264

 

Garbage & Litter Collection

Place Litter/Junk Around Dumpster

$179
Fail to Secure Litter/Garbage Bag
$179
Tamper/Rummage Thru Dumpster
$179
Dump Litter In Another's Dumpster
$179
Place Roofing/Building Materials in Dumpster
$179
Fail to Drain Garbage
$179
Fail to Wrap Animal Matter
$179
Empty Dumpsters w/o Permit
$179
Unload Litter Unauthorized Site at Dump
$179

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Health & Sanitation
Fail/Treat Water/Prevent Mosquitoes
$119
Fail to Maintain/Repair Rat-Proofing
$119
Building W/ Foodstuff not rat/proofed
$119
Fail to Store Animal Feed Properly
$119
Fail to Restore Seal (Rat proof)
$119
Fail to Seal New Opening (Rat proof)
$119
Junked Vehicle- No License Plate
$229
Junked Vehicle- No Inspection Sticker
$229
Junked Vehicle- Wreck
$229
Junked Vehicle - Inoperable
$229
Littering/Dumping on Public Property
$169
Littering/Dumping in Park
$169
Throw Glass, Nails, etc., in Park
$169
Sweep Litter in Gutter, ROW, etc.
$169
Fail to Keep ROWD/Sidewalk Clean
$169
Throw Litter Vehicle-Driver
$169
Throw Litter Vehicle-Rider
$169
Litter Thrown from Vehicle Operating
$169
Truck Load Causing Litter
$299
Throw Litter in Lake, River, Fountain
$319
Litter Blown from Receptacle
$119
Littering/Dumping on Private Property
$229
Threw Litter on Vacant Lot
Accumulate Litter- Vacant Lot
$229
Accumulate Litter/Junk- Private Property
$225
Accumulate Unsanitary Matter in Structure
$229
Junk/Wrecking Yard- No Fence
$229
Junk/Wrecking Yard-Outside Storage
$229
Junk /Wrecking Yard- Car on ROW
$229
Auto Service/Repair Used Car Lot
$229
Auto Service/Repair - Outside Storage
$229
Auto Service/Repair- Car on ROW
$229
Other Repair- Outside Storage
$229
Posting notices on phone/utility pole
$219
Drop litter from aircraft
$169
Fail to Remove debris @ Wreck
$169
Allow Water/Matter to Stagnate/Stand
$119
Impair Drainage-Gutter/Street
$119
Impair Drainage- Service Pipes
$169
Improper Water Connection
$169
Improper Sewer Connection
$169
Fail to Maintain Septic Tank System
$169
Prohibit Discharge into Sewer, Grease/Oil
$264
Violation of Smoking Ordinance - Smoker
$164
Violation of Smoking Ordinance/ No Signs - 1st offense
$114
Violation of Smoking Ordinance/ No Signs - 2nd offense
$164
Violation of Smoking Ordinance/ No Signs - 3rd offense
$214
Violation of Smoking Ordinance/ Establishment 1st offense
$114
Violation of Smoking Ordinance/ Establishment - 2nd offense
$164
Violation of Smoking Ordinance/ Establishment - 3rd offense
$214

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Weeds/Grass/Brush
Property w/ Structure
$229
Vacant Urban Lot
$229
Vacant Undeveloped Property
$229
ROW Adjoining Property
$229

 

Lake Offenses
Motor Boat in Restricted Areas
$122
Skiing On Lake Brazos
$122
Unreasonable Speed for Boat
$122
Boat Creates Dangerous Wake
$122
Disobey Police Officer
$167
Damage Signs/Markers
$122
Dumping Cans, Containers, etc.
$167
Place/Erect/Post not 1 ft. above water
$122
Operate Boat Swimming Area
$122
Swim/Wade within 100 ft. launch area
$122
Diving From Bridge
$122
Park vehicle/boat prohibited area/zone
$122
Park in Safety/Turn area
$122
Ski Restricted areas
$122
Ski within 300 ft. swim/launch area
$122
Ski within 200 ft. Shore Line
$122
Leave boat unattended
$122
Obstruct ramp
$122
Follow skiers
$122
Too many passengers in boat
$122
Fish in Swimming area
$122
Fail to I.D. Net/Trot line
$122

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Miscellaneous Provisions
Solicitation of Prohibited Substance
$549
Loitering- Drug Related Activity
$284
Climb Water Tower/Utility Pole
$134
Drop/Throw Object from Bridge
$134
Thrash Pecan Trees
$134
Discharge Air Gun
$134
Mainfest Intent/Prostituion
$267
Retain Library Materials after notice
$177
Retain Library Materials after notice-parent/guardian
$177
Curfew Violation: Juvenile
$182
Curfew Violation: Parent/Guardian
$182
Curfew Violation: Establishment
$182
Carnival w/o permit
$267

 

Parks
Park Hours (curfew)

$117
Operate vehicle unauthorized area
$117
Parked vehicle prohibited area
$117

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Peddlers/Solicitors
No Permit- Commerical Solicitor

$127
No Permit- Charitable Solicitor
$127
Not Registered- Religious solicitor
$127

 

Coin Operated Machines
Tax Receipt Not Displayed-Coin Machine
$162
Transfer Receipt to Another Machine
$162
No Dance Hall Permit
$162
Dance Hall Permit Not Displayed
$162

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Taxation
Failure to Pay OCC Tax for Alcoholic Beverage
$162
Failure to Display OCC Tax Rec.- Alcohol
$162
Failure to File Hotel Tax Report- 1st Quarter
$162
Failure to File Hotel Tax Report- 2nd Quarter
$162
Failure to File Hotel Tax Report- 3rd Quarter
$162
Failure to File Hotel Tax Report- 4th Quarter
$162
Failure to Pay Hotel Tax- 1st Quarter
$207
Failure to Pay Hotel Tax- 2nd Quarter
$207
Failure to Pay Hotel Tax- 3rd Quarter
$207
Failure to Pay Hotel Tax- 4th Quarter
$207

 

Utilities
Tampering w/ City Utility Meter
$162
Unauthorized Use of Fire Hydrant
$162

 

Traffic & Streets
Ride on Part of Vehicle Not for Passenger
$117
Get on/off moving vehicle
$117
Skating on the Road
$117
Store/Sale Personal Property on Public Property/Street
$112

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Zoning
Violate Zoning Ordinance Regulation
$169
Violate Land Use Regulation
$169
Single Wide Mobile Home in City
$169
Sexually Oriented Business in Wrong Zone
$169
Mobile Sign over 30 days
$169

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Technical Codes
No Building Permit
$169
No Permit for Mobile/Permanent Sign
$169
No Permit to Demolish Structure
$169
No Permit to Move House
$169
Exterior Door w/o deadlock
$169
Improper Add. I.D.
$169
Occupancy Load Sign Not Posted
$169
No Exit Sign
$169
Exit Signs Not Illuminated
$169
Fail to Remove Debris after Demolition
$169
No License to do Electrical Work
$169
No Electrical Permit
$169
Concealing Work Before Approved
$169
Violate Electrical Code Requirement
$169
Junction Box Not Enclosed
$169
No Master Plumber's License
$169
No Journeyman Plumber's License
$169
No Landscape Irrigator's License
$169
No Permit for Plumbing Work
$169
Violate Plumbing Code Requirement
$169
Violate Gas Code Requirement
$109
Violate Mechanical Code Requirements
$109
Occupy Condemned Building for Human Habitation
$169
Lease Substandard Dwelling
$169
Fail to Maintain Waste Pipe
$169
Water Heating Facility Improperly Installled
$169
Unsafe Foundation
$169
Defects in Exterior Walls
$169
Unsafe Roof
$169
Unsafe Stair/Porch
$169
Maintain Windows/Doors
$169
Hardware on Door Improper
$169
No Screens
$169
No Paint/Protective Treatment
$169
Accessory Building Unsafe Condition
$169
Interior Walls/Floors, etc.
$169
Open Storage on Private Property
$229
Violate Housing Code Requirement
$299
Violate Fence Requirement- for pool
$177
Violate Code Requirement- pool
$177
Fail to Obtain permit for repair after BSC
$299
Fail to Obtain permit for demolition after BSC
$299
Fail to complete repair requested by BSC
$299
Allow Occupancy of Unsafe Building
$299
Enter/Occupy Red Tagged Structure
$299
Violate Building Abatement Code
$299
Sexually Oriented Business- No License
$169

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T.A.B.C.
Possession Open Container/1,000 ft. of School
$167
Consume After Hours
$122
Possess w/ intent to Consume After Hours
$122
Purchase by Minor
$167
Minor in Possession
$187
Consumption by Minor
$187
Minor Misrepresents age
$167
Purchase/Furnish to Minor
$177
Minor Attempts to Purchase Alcohol
$167
Consume on Premises Lic. Off Premises
$147
DUI-Juvenile (under 17 years of age)
$272
DUI-Minor (17 through 20 yrs of age)
$272
Possess, Purchase, Consume Tobacco (under 18 years of age)
$187
Sale Tobacco Product to Person under 18 yrs. of age
$172
Sale Tobacco Product to person who provides to person under 18 yrs. of age
$172
Fail to Display Tobacco warning signs
$172
Fail to Notify Employee Law Prohibits
$172
Vendor Permits Direct Access to Tobacco
$172
Vendor Installed/Maintained Tobacco Vending Machine
$172
Distribute Free Sample to Person Under 18 yrs. of age
$172
Distribute Free Coupon to Person Under 18 yrs. of age
$172

 

Miscellaneous State Laws
Refrigerator Acc. to Child
$267
Possess Drug Para. to Ingest $277
Possess Drug Para. to Grow/Manufacture $277

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Education Code Offenses
Violate School District Rule
$249
Public School Fraternity, Sorority, Secret Society or Gang
$249
Public School Fraternity, Sorority, Secret Society or Gang-Person Not Enrolled Soliciting
$249
Possess Intoxicants on Public School Grounds
$249
Possess Intoxicants Athletic Event
$249
Disruption of Classes
$249
Disruption of Transportation
$249

 

Court Offenses
Violate Promise To Appear - 10 Days
$142
F.T.A.T. (Trial & Pre-Trial)
$222
F.T.A. (on City Ordinance)
$97
Contempt (No Court Costs)
$108
F.T.A. Penal Code
$112

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Penal Code
DOC- Language
$262
DOC- Gesture
$262
DOC- Odor
$262
DOC- Threat
$262
DOC-Noise
$262
DOC-Fighting
$262
DOC-Window Peeping
$262
DOC- Shoot Across Roadway
$262
DOC-Reckless Exposure
$262
Assault- Contact
$262
Assault- Threat
$262
Theft Under $50
$262
Theft of Service Under $50
$262
Attempted Theft over $50
$262
Issuance of Bad Check
$262
Public Intoxication
$262
Criminal Mischief under $50-damage
$262
Criminal Mischief under $20-tampering
$262
Attempted Criminal Mischief $20- $200 damage
$262
Attempted Criminal Mischief over $20- $200 -tampering
$262
Reckless Damage
$262
Attempted Criminal Trespass
$192
Attempted Evading Arrest or Detention
$222
Gambling -Bet on Game/Contest
$192
Gamling-Cards, Dice, etc.
$192
Leaving a Child unattended in a vehicle
$342
Refuse to Report Name/Address
$262
Give False Report of Name/Address
$262
Prevent Execution Civil Service
$202
Official Misconduct
$202
Dog Fighting-Attended
$202
Smoke Tobacco/Public Primary School
$127
Smoke Tobacco/Public Secondard School
$127
Possess Tobacco/ Public Primary School
$127
Possess Tobacco/Public Secondary School
$127

 

 

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