(A) The penalties for violations of this chapter shall be as follows:
(1) First violation - $100; and
(2) Second and subsequent violation - $200.
(B) The Cleveland County Animal Services Department is authorized to collect, at the time of redemption, an appropriate penalty if the animal was impounded due to a violation of this chapter.
(C) For the purpose of determining how many offenses have been committed, and for determining the appropriate penalty, each offense shall remain on the record of the Cleveland County Animal Services Department for a period of ten years. Subsequent to the expiration of ten years, an offense shall be removed from the record and no longer used for purposes of calculation of penalties.
(Ord. 22-02, passed 1-25-2022)