§ 6.04.060. Violation—Penalty.  


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  • (a)

    Unless another penalty is prescribed, violations of this chapter shall be a civil infraction with a civil penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), together with court costs and any relevant impoundment and licensing fees. Additionally, the police department or other enforcement personnel may impound the animal at the owner's cost, subject to the licensing and impoundment provisions of this chapter.

    (b)

    For a second offense or violation of the same nature involving the same animal owner and the same animal, the violator shall be guilty of a criminal misdemeanor with a maximum of up to ninety (90) days in jail and/or up to a one thousand dollar ($1,000.00) fine.

    (Ord. 2559 § 2, 2008: Ord. 2442 (part), 2004: Ord. 2118 § 5, 1998: Ord. 1820 § 2, 1994: Ord. 1155 § 2, 1987)

( Ord. No. 2847 , § 1, 1-27-14)