A municipality may only impose a fine, penalty, forfeiture, or any other fee or surcharge against a person charged with a violation of this chapter or any local law, ordinance, order, rule, regulation or administrative code adopted pursuant to this chapter if such person is convicted of or found liable for a violation of this chapter or any local law, ordinance, order, rule, regulation or administrative code adopted pursuant to this chapter in satisfaction of such charge.
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