Any person determined to have violated any portion of this chapter which results in costs incurred by the city as a result of the city needing to take possession of an animal, shall require the animal owner to reimburse the city for all costs incurred, including but not limited to: impoundment cost, feeding costs, veterinary care costs, euthanasia costs, and any other costs associated with the care of the animal. These costs shall be in addition to any penalty assessed under § 10.99 in a municipal infraction action in District Court, and said costs may be included as an element of civil damages in any such municipal infraction actions, or in a separate action of damages, at the option of the city.
(Ord. 2746, passed 6-11-2024)