(A) An AGGRESSIVE ANIMAL AT LARGE means any animal at large that without provocation, exhibits aggression or combativeness toward a person or another domestic animal, whether or not said person or animal is attacked, bitten, or scratched by the aggressive animal at large.
(B) Any person found guilty of animal at large as defined in § 91.21, where such animal is an aggressive animal shall be fined as follows: double the normal fine for the first offense within a 12 month period, or triple the normal fine for the second offense within a 12 month period, or quadruple the normal fine for the third offense within a 12 month period, and $1,000 for the fourth and subsequent offense(s) within a 12 month period. The fine shall be in addition to any applicable court costs or impoundment fees. The Humane Society or other impoundment facility shall not release an animal to an owner if the owner has failed to pay a fine or has failed to appear in municipal court for the adjudication of a violation of this section.
(Ord. O-10-20, passed 6-14-10)