(A) Penalties for § 90.03 Restriction to Property of Owner. Any person failing to comply with the requirements of § 90.03 of this chapter shall upon conviction of a first offense be subject to a fine no less than $50 and no more than $100 in addition to any costs assessed by the District Court. Upon conviction of a second offense, an owner shall be subject to a fine no less than $100 and no more than $150 in addition to any costs assessed by District Court; Upon conviction of a third or other subsequent offense an owner shall be fined no less than $150 and no more than $200 in addition to any costs assessed by the District Court.
(B) Penalties for § 90.04 Canine Licensing. Any person failing to comply with the requirements of § 90.04 of this chapter shall upon conviction of a first offense be subject to a fine no less than $50 and no more than $100 in addition to any costs assessed by the District Court. Upon conviction of a second offense, an owner shall be subject to a fine no less than $100 and no more than $150 in addition to any costs assessed by District Court. Upon conviction of a third or other subsequent offense an owner shall be fined no less than $150 and no more than $200 in addition to any costs assessed by the District Court.
(C) Penalties for § 90.05 Harboring a Vicious Canine. Upon conviction under § 90.05 of this chapter relating to possession of a vicious canine, the penalty shall be a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500, or up to 90 days in the county jail, or both. In addition the court shall order one or a combination of the following:
(1) That the following regulations be followed as a condition of the owner retaining the canine:
(a) Any canine determined to be vicious by a court and allowed to be returned to an owner shall be confined in a locked enclosure at least seven feet high or a locked kennel run with a secured top. The canine may leave the enclosure only to visit the veterinarian or to be turned in to an animal shelter. The canine shall be required to be muzzled if leaving the enclosure for either of these purposes per KRS 258.235(3);
(b) The enclosure shall be required to display a sign warning of the vicious canine and shall be visible from the public roadway or public access if applicable;
(c) The vicious canine shall be required to not be permitted outside of the dwelling of its owner or outside of the enclosure unless it is necessary to obtain veterinary care or to be turned in to an animal shelter. If the vicious canine must be allowed outside the permitted areas, it shall be required to be under the direct control and supervision of its owner or keeper and shall be muzzled and restrained with a lead or leash not to exceed three feet in length, or placed in a secure animal carrier;
(d) The owner or keeper of a vicious canine shall immediately notify Animal Control if the canine is loose, unconfined or has attacked an animal or human being; and
(e) Upon conviction of § 90.05 the courts may order that the canine be immediately surrendered to Animal Control to be euthanized.
(2) Upon a conviction of a second or subsequent offense under § 90.05 of this chapter relating to possession of a vicious canine, the penalty shall be a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500, or up to one year in the county jail, or both; and if the violation involves the same canine, Animal Control shall petition the District Court to have the animal immediately surrendered to Animal Control to be euthanized.
(D) Penalties for § 90.07 Wild and Exotic Animals. Any person violating any provision of § 90.07 of this chapter relating to wild and exotic animals shall on the first offense be fined not less than $100 nor more than $250, or up to 30 days in the county jail, or both; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $350 nor more than $500, or up to 90 days in the county jail, or both. The owner of the animal may also be required to surrender the animal to Animal Care and Control.
(E) Penalties for § 90.08(A)(1) Humane Treatment of Animals. Any person violating any provision of § 90.08(A)(1) of this chapter relating to the humane treatment of animals shall on the first offense be fined not less than $200 nor more than $350, or up to 30 days in the county jail, or both; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $350 nor more than $500, or up to 90 days in the county jail, or both. The owner of the animal may also be required to surrender the animal to Animal Care and Control.
(F) Penalties for § 90.08(B) Humane Treatment of Animals. Any person violating any provision of § 90.08(B) of this chapter relating to the humane treatment of animals shall on the first offense be fined not less than $200 nor more than $350, or up to 30 days in the county jail, or both; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $350 nor more than $500, or up to 90 days in the county jail, or both. If convicted of the offense the owner of the animal may also be required to surrender the animal to Animal Care and Control.
(G) Penalties for § 90.08(C) Humane Treatment of Animals. Any person violating any provision of § 90.08(C) of this chapter relating to the humane treatment of animals shall on the first offense be fined not less than $200 nor more than $350, or up to 30 days in the county jail, or both; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $350 nor more than $500, or up to 90 days in the county jail, or both. If convicted of the offense the owner of the animal may also be required to surrender the animal to Animal Care and Control.
(H) Penalties for § 90.08(D) Humane Treatment of Animals. Any person violating any provision of § 90.08(D) of this chapter relating to the humane treatment of animals shall on the first offense be fined not less than $200 nor more than $350, or up to 30 days in the county jail, or both; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $350 nor more than $500, or up to 90 days in the county jail, or both. If convicted of the offense the owner of the animal may also be required to surrender the animal to Animal Care and Control.
(I) Penalties for § 90.08(E) Humane Treatment of Animals. Any person violating any provision of § 90.08(E) of this chapter relating to the humane treatment of animals shall on the first offense be fined not less than $200 nor more than $350, or up to 30 days in the county jail, or both; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $350 nor more than $500, or up to 90 days in the county jail, or both, if convicted of the offense the owner of the animal may also be required to surrender the animal to Animal Care and Control.
(J) Penalties for § 90.08(F) Humane Treatment of Animals. Any person violating any provision of § 90.08(F) of this chapter relating to the humane treatment of anima/s shall on the first offense be fined not less than $ 100 nor more than $250, or up to 30 days in the county jail, or both; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $250 nor more than $350, or up to 90 days in the county jail, or both. If convicted of the offense the owner of the animal may also be required to surrender the animal to Animal Care and Control.
(K) Penalties for § 90.08(G) Humane Treatment of Animals. Any person violating any provision of § 90.08(G) of this chapter relating to the humane treatment of animals shall on the first offense be fined not less than $100 nor more than $250, or up. To 30 days in the county jail, or both; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $250 nor more than $350, or up to 90 days in the county jail, or both. If convicted of the offense the owner of the animal may also be required to surrender the animal to Animal Care and Control.
(L) Penalties for § 90.08(H) Humane Treatment of Animals. Any person violating any provision of § 90.08(H) of this chapter relating to the humane treatment of animals shall on the first offense be fined not less than $250 nor more than $350, or up to 30 days in the county jail, or both; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $350 nor more than $500, or up to 90 days in the county jail, or both. If convicted of the offense the owner of the animal may also be required to surrender the animal to Animal Care and Control.
(M) Penalties for § 90.08(I) Humane Treatment of Animals. Any person violating any provision of § 90.08(I) of this chapter relating to the humane treatment of animals shall on the first offense be fined not less than $250 nor more than $350, or up to 30 days in the county jail, or both; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $350 nor more than $500, or up to 90 days in the county jail, or both. If convicted of the offense the owner of the animal may also be required to surrender the animal to Animal Care and Control
(N) Penalties for § 90.08(J) Humane Treatment of Animals. Any person violating any provision of 90.08 (J) of this chapter relating to the humane treatment of animals shall on the first offense be fined not less than $25 nor more than $50; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $100.
(R) Penalties for § 90.08(N) Humane Treatment of Animals. Any person violating any provision of § 90.08(N) of this chapter relating to the humane treatment of animals shall on the first offense be fined not less $250 nor more than $350, or up to 30 days in the county jail, or both; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $350 nor more than $500, or up to 90 days in the county jail, or both. If convicted of the offense the owner of the animal may also be required to surrender the animal to Animal Care and Control.
(S) Penalties for § 90.08(O) Humane Treatment of Animals. Any person violating any provision of § 90.08(O) of this chapter relating to the humane treatment of animals shall on the first offense be fined not less $25 nor more than $50; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $100.
the surgical procedure has been performed or shall be ordered by the court to surrender the animal to Animal Care and Control without a refund of adoption fees, and be fined a sum not less than $100 nor more than $150.
(U) Penalties for § 90.10. Any person failing to comply with the mandatory micro chipping adoption and return to owner requirements of § 90.10 of this chapter shall either show the court proof from a licensed veterinarian that the surgical procedure has been performed or shall be ordered by the court to surrender the animal to Animal Care and Control without a refund of adoption fees, and shall be fined a sum not less than $100 nor more than $150.
(V) Penalties for 90.11. Any person failing to comply with the vaccination requirements of § 90.11 shall on a first offense be fined not less than $50 nor more than $100; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $200.
(W) Penalties for § 90.12. Any livestock owner who violates § 90.12 of this chapter shall on the first offense be issued a warning or citation and shall be required to reimburse the county for all reasonable expenses incurred in capturing, impounding, boarding, and providing necessary medical services to the livestock. On second or subsequent offense, the owner shall be fined not less than $50 or no more than $500, and the owner shall be required reimburse the county for all reasonable expenses incurred in capturing, impounding, boarding, and providing necessary medical services to the livestock. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. passed 6-16-2015)