A. Persons who violate any of the provisions of sections 6.08.100 through 6.08.170 shall be subject to a fine of one hundred dollars for the first offense, with the fines increasing by an increment of one hundred dollars for each subsequent offense within one year of the first offense, but not more than one thousand dollars.
B. If in the event Animal Care Services reasonably believe that any animal is being beaten, cruelly treated, overloaded, overworked or otherwise being abused, then Animal Care Services shall have the authority:
1. To take possession of such animal and impound same for safekeeping. To take possession of any related animal fighting paraphernalia and kept as evidence until disposition of those terms has been determined by the Animal Care Services Commission or court having jurisdiction.
2. If any animal is impounded at the Animal Care Services Center pursuant to this section, it shall be the duty of Animal Care Services Commission to notify the owner of the animal pursuant to section 6.08.070 of this title.
3. If, after notification as set forth herein, the owner/agent believes the animal has been impounded without cause, the owner/agent shall request, within ten days of being notified of the impoundment pursuant to division B, of this section, a hearing before the Animal Care Services Commission. During such a hearing, the owner/agent shall present its case and the Animal Care Services Commission will then render its decision within seven days of the hearing date. If in the event the Animal Care Services Commission renders a decision that the animal has been impounded with justification, the Animal Care Services Commission may take all reasonable and necessary procedures to dispose of the animal in any manner that it deems humane and compatible to its policies.
C. Persons who violate any of the provisions of section 6.08.180 shall be subject to a fine of five hundred dollars for the first offense, with the fines increasing by an increment of five hundred dollars for each subsequent offense within one year of the first offense, but not more than one thousand dollars.
(Ord. 48-2019, 2019; Ord. 32-2019 § 1, 2019; Ord. 13-2012 § 5, 2012; Ord. 08-17 § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 98-34 § 5, 1998: prior code § 4-34)