In addition to, or in lieu of, impounding an animal found at large, the humane officer, or police officer may issue to the known owner of such animal a notice of violation of § 90.26(A). Such notice shall impose upon the owner a penalty of $25 which may, at the discretion of the animal owner, be paid to the Ordinance Violations Bureau within 60 days in full satisfaction of the assessed penalty. In the event that such penalty is not paid within the time period prescribed, a summons shall be initiated before a municipal court judge and upon conviction of a violation of this chapter, the owner shall be punished as provided in § 90.99.
(Ord. 3, 2014, passed 8-4-14)