(A) The owner or keeper who violates this chapter shall be penalized as follows:
(1) First offense: verbal warning;
(2) Second offense: $50 fine; and
(3) Third and subsequent offense: $100 fine, impoundment of the animal by the animal control officer and the owner or keeper cited to court, plus reimbursement of all expenses incurred by the city and county relative to the animal, including, but not limited to, boarding charges.
(B) This penalty provision does not prevent an officer from impounding any animal (including cats) prior to the third offense when, in the officer's discretion, the impoundment is warranted and necessary for the safety, health and protection of any person, animal or property.
(Ord. 03-05, passed 9-2-2003)