Sec. 28-259. Proceedings before the District Court

The County Attorney shall prosecute all civil violations before the District Court.

With the exception of violations pursuant to Sections 13-246, 13-271, 13-1105.03, or 23-150 of the Code, and the tax lien placed on the property per Section 13-246.02 or Section 13-269 of the Prince George's County Code, which shall be paid in full to Prince George's County through the Office of Finance before transfer or sale of the property, upon a finding of a violation the civil fine imposed by the Court shall be in an amount deemed appropriate by the Court but shall not be less than the total amount in the schedule contained in Section 28-111 of this Division. With the exception of violations pursuant to Sections 13-246, 13-271, 13-1105.03, or 23-150 of the Code, the Court may suspend or defer the payment of the civil fine upon such reasonable grounds as the Court determines. Upon a finding of a violation pursuant to Sections 13-246, 13-271, or 23-150 of the Code, the civil fine imposed by the Court shall be strictly in accordance with the fines prescribed in Sections 13-246, 13-271, 13-1105.03, and 23-150 of the Code.