(A) Violations. It is unlawful for a person to violate this chapter, or to fail to comply with a requirement of this chapter. Each day the violation continues is a separate offense.
(B) Remedies generally. The city may enforce this chapter by any one or more of the following methods, at the city's discretion:
(1) Criminal penalties. A violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor, unless the citing officer determines to cite the violation as an infraction based upon the circumstances. Anyone authorized to enforce this chapter under § 6-1.201 may investigate complaints and may issue a criminal citation if he or she observes a violation committed in his or her presence. (See Title 1, Chapter 2, of the Antioch Municipal Code regarding penalties.) (See Cal. Food and Agric. Code § 31401.)
(2) Civil injunction and penalties, under § 1-2.04.
(3) Administrative citations and penalties, under Title 1, Chapter 5 of the Antioch Municipal Code.
(4) Public nuisance abatement, under Antioch Municipal Code § 5-1.301 and following and Cal. Gov’t Code § 38773 or other lawful authority.
(5) Impoundment and/or quarantine.
(6) Mandatory surrender of animal.
(7) Conditions imposed as a condition of permits, or for animals declared to be potentially dangerous or vicious under § 6-1.803.
(8) Remedies provided by state law.
(C) State law. When more stringent than the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of the Health and Safety Code, the Penal Code, the Food and Agriculture Code and the California Code of Regulations relating to animal health, control, care, and rabies control shall apply.
(Ord. 2083-C-S, passed 4-8-14)