A. Any person or persons violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as follows:
1. For violations of section 6.08.060 of this chapter if the dog is licensed, by a fine of twenty five dollars ($25.00) for the first offense. Thereafter, if an offense occurs within a twelve (12) month period from the first offense, fifty dollars ($50.00) for the second offense, seventy five dollars ($75.00) for the third offense, and by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) upon all subsequent offenses within a twelve (12) month period of the first offense and/or imprisonment for a term not to exceed thirty (30) days;
2. For violations of section 6.08.060 of this chapter if the dog is unlicensed, by a fine of forty dollars ($40.00) for the first offense. Thereafter, if an offense occurs within a twelve (12) month period from the first offense, eighty dollars ($80.00) for the second offense, one hundred twenty dollars ($120.00) for the third offense and by a fine not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) upon all subsequent offenses within a twelve (12) month period of the first offense and/or imprisonment for a term not to exceed thirty (30) days;
3. For violations of section 6.08.030 of this chapter, by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) and/or imprisonment in the City Jail for a term not to exceed thirty (30) days.
B. For the efficient disposition of any charge being brought under the provisions of section 6.08.060 of this chapter and the convenience of the owners of any dogs impounded and at the option of the person charged, the City Clerk or Chief of Police is designated and may accept written appearance, waiver of trial, plea of guilty and payment of fine for the first three (3) offenses, which may be paid to the City Clerk or Chief of Police and a receipt issued therefor. (Ord. 334, 1988; Ord. 228 § 6, 1972)