(A) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, shall be fined an amount of $50 for the first violation. The fine for subsequent violations shall be increased by $50 for each violation to a maximum of $2,500. If a lawsuit is filed to collect the fine and the person is found to be in violation, then the reasonable attorney fees shall be assessed in addition to the fine.
(B) Fines shall be paid to the Hancock County Treasurer within 30 days of issuance. The sum of $100 shall be added to fines not paid within 30 days.
(C) A notice of violation of this section may be issued by a deputy sheriff or an employee of the Greenfield/Hancock County Animal Management Department.
(Ord. 4-5-16; Am. Ord. 2017-6A, passed 6-20-17)