68. Tender of amends
It is lawful for any officer or other person to whom such notice is given, at any time before the commencement of the action or proceeding, to tender amends to the plaintiff or his or her attorney-at-law or agent, and in case such tender is not accepted, to plead the same, and if the court finds the tender sufficient it shall give judgment for the defendant.
However, it is lawful for such defendant by leave of the court where such action or proceeding is brought at any time before the hearing to pay money into court by way of amends.
In addition in any such action, if the judge or court before whom or which such action or proceeding is tried certifies that the defendant acted upon reasonable grounds, the plaintiff shall not be entitled to more than $0.25 damages, or fine, nor to any costs.