§ 21-181. Display of merchandise or equipment in handicapped spaces.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person to place or allow to be placed any merchandise for sale or any promotional equipment or materials so that any portion of the merchandise, materials, or equipment is in any part of a parking space designated specifically for vehicles transporting disabled persons.

(b)

It is unlawful for any person to place or allow to be placed any merchandise for sale or any promotional equipment or materials so as to obstruct any inclined ramp which has been signed, striped, posted, or in any other way designated so that a person of ordinary intelligence would know that it has been designed or designated as a ramp used by or for the benefit of disabled persons.

(c)

When any person is charged with a violation of this section, proof that the merchandise, materials, or equipment involved in the violation as of the date of the offense alleged is sold, provided, or used by the person charged with the offense is prima facie evidence that and constitutes a presumption that the merchandise, materials, or equipment was placed or allowed to be placed by the person charged.

(d)

Any person violating or failing to comply with any provision of this chapter shall be fined upon conviction, not less than one dollar ($1.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00).

(Ord. No. 7773, § 1, 12-14-00)

State law reference

Offenses relating to parking spaces for person with disabilities, V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 681.011.