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notice in writing, to the owner of the sign or to the owner or tenant of the premises upon which the sign is erected or maintained, informing that person of the violation or of the dangerous condition of the sign and directing that person to make the alteration, repair, or remove the sign or to do whatever necessary to make the sign comply with this article within a reasonable time limit as shall be stated in the notice which, in no case, shall be less than seven days nor more than thirty days. The notice may be given by personal service, by depositing a copy of the notice in the U. S. mail in a postage prepaid wrapper addressed to the street address of the premises upon which the sign is erected or maintained, or by posting a copy of the notice on the premises upon which the sign is erected or maintained. (c) When the condition of any sign creates an immediate hazard and peril to public safety or to property, the chief engineer may remove the sign summarily and without notice. Section 338 Penalty. (a) Any person who fails to comply with the requirements set forth in the written notice issued pursuant to section 3-37 shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fee not exceeding $500. (b) Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in a written notice issued pursuant to section 3-37 within the period of time prescribed in the notice, shall constitute a separate offense for each date of noncompliance. Section 3e39. Injunctive action. The County of Hawaii may maintain an action for an injunction to restrain any violation of the provisions of this article and may take any other lawful action to prevent or remedy any violation. 21