A. Violations- Generally.
Unless otherwise specified, any violations of this chapter shall be deemed an infraction.
B. Infractions.
1. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this chapter or prescribed by law, every violation determined to be an infraction is punishable by a fine or penalty imposed by the court of appropriate jurisdiction.
2. Each offense shall constitute a separate infraction. Any person cited for an infraction in violation of this chapter within three (3) prior convictions of the same section within a twelve-month (12-month) period may be charged with a misdemeanor.
3. An infraction is punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per violation.
C. Misdemeanors.
1. A pet shop or kennel that violates any provision of the Pet Store Animal Care Act, Chapter 9 (commencing with section 122350), Part 6 of the Health and Safety Code that is not specified in subdivision (a) of section 122356 and is not prescribed by section 122354.5 is guilty of a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation, or both. The court shall weigh the gravity of the offense in setting the penalty.
D. Cumulative remedies.
1. Remedies set forth in this chapter are not exclusive. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude the city from enforcing the provisions of this chapter by any other criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding.
(Ord. 2574 §1)