(A) Generally. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter for which no other penalty is set forth shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor which shall bear a maximum fine of $500. Provided, however, any person who violates the provisions of Tex. Health and Safety Code, Title 10, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000. Each day the violation of any section of this chapter continues or each day the violation of any provision of state law adopted in this chapter continues constitutes a separate offense.
(B) Fines. The municipal court of the city will establish a schedule of fines for the violation of any provisions of any sections of this chapter. This schedule of fines will be subject to review by the City Council and will be subject to such periodic review and revision as deemed necessary for proper implementation and enforcement of the provisions contained herein. Court costs may be added to basic fines. Upon conviction of the offense of dog running at large, a person shall be fined, at a minimum, as follows:
(1) First offense $50
(2) Second offense $100
(3) Third offense $150
(C) Any person, firm, corporation, agent or employee thereof who violates any of the provisions of § 91.012 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed $500 for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
('68 Code, §§ 5-35(b), 5-37) (Ord. 3-1989-10, passed 3-21-89; Am. Ord. 7-1991-21, passed 7-25-91; Am. Ord. 01-2005-09, passed 1-25-05; Am. Ord. 09-2016-47, passed 9-27-16
; Am. Ord. 07-2021-32, passed 7-13-21
)