A. Issuance Of Citations To Persons In Violation:
1. Authority To Issue: Animal control officers, and others specifically designated by the village president, are hereby authorized to issue citations upon a reasonable belief that any person has violated any provisions of this chapter.
2. Form Of Citation: Such citation shall be issued on forms approved by the village board of trustees.
3. Service Of Citation: Such citation shall be issued personally to the violator, left with a responsible family member of at least thirteen (13) years of age at the home of the violator, or mailed to the residence of the violator.
4. Copy Filed With Clerk: Persons issuing a citation shall ensure that a copy of the citation is filed at the village clerk's office as soon as practical after issuance of such citation.
B. Payment To Avoid Prosecution:
1. Payment Within Seven Days: Upon receipt of a citation alleging a violation of any section of this chapter, the violator may pay one-half (1/2) of the minimum fine provided in this chapter at the village clerk's office; provided, that this amount is paid within seven (7) working days of issuance of the citation.
2. Payment After Seven Days: After seven (7) working days of the issuance of a citation, the full fine applicable to the violation must be paid to avoid prosecution.
C. Prosecution Of Violations: After seven (7) working days have elapsed from the date of the issuance of a citation authorized by this chapter, action may be taken by the board of trustees to file the complaint form and prosecute the alleged violation in the circuit court.
D. Penalty: Any person convicted of violating any section of this chapter shall be subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord., 5-22-1985; amd. 1997 Code)