(A) Except in sections where a different or additional penalty is imposed within this chapter or by applicable statute, each violation of each provision of this chapter is a separate offense and if any violation continues for more than an incident or day, as the case may be, each separate incident or day shall constitute a separate violation.
(1) A warning ticket may be issued upon the first offense in violation of this section. Fines for each violation of each provision of this chapter shall be assessed and payable as follows:
(a) First violation - $50;
(b) Second violation within a 12-month period - $95; and
(c) Third and subsequent violations within a 12-month period shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment in the county jail not longer than 30 days, or shall receive both such fine and imprisonment.
(2) In addition to fines and penalties, the Animal Control Officer or designated Animal Control Agency may impound the animal at the owner's expense.
(Prior Code, § 2.0117)
(B) Fines for each violation of § 90.002 shall be assessed and payable as follows:
(1) First violation, each animal - $95;
(2) Second violation within a 12-month period, each animal - $145; and
(3) Each additional offense - $175.
(Prior Code, § 2.0102)
(C) Fines for each violation of required licensure as required under § 90.025 of this chapter shall be assessed and payable as follows:
(1) First violation, each animal - $50;
(2) Second violation within a 12-month period, each animal - $75; and
(3) Third and subsequent violations within a 12-month period shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment in the county jail not longer than 30 days, or shall receive both such fine and imprisonment.
(Prior Code, § 2.0204)