§ 16-18. Penalty.

(a)

Any person who violates any duty imposed by this chapter or commits any act declared to be unlawful and for which a specific fine has been prescribed and such individual fails to pay such fine and legal action is necessary, such person shall be subject to an additional fine of up to $2,500.00 per day per violation as well as attorney fees necessary to enforce any of the provisions herein.

(b)

Unless specifically provided for elsewhere, the following fines shall apply:

(1)

No license: $50.00

(2)

Owning or harboring a animal that creates a public nuisance:

First offense: $25.00

Each offense thereafter: $50.00

(c)

Permitting domestic animals to run at large:

First offense: $25.00

Each offense thereafter: $50.00

(d)

Harboring or allowing an animal infected with rabies to run at large:

First offense: $50.00

Each offense thereafter: $100.00

(e)

Teasing or tormenting animal:

First offense: $25.00

Each offense thereafter: $50.00

(f)

Failure to provide general animal care as required in this chapter:

First offense: $25.00

Each offense thereafter: $50.00

(g)

Keeping or harboring animal:

First offense: $25.00

Each offense thereafter: $50.00

(h)

Poisoning or enticing animals:

First offense: $25.00

Each offense thereafter: $50.00

(Ord. No. 29-2003, § 18, 9-15-03)