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(A) Any person owning or keeping a prohibited animal as a pet may be issued a prohibited animal permit.
(B) Issuance of the permit will be subject to approval of the Marshal. All permit holders shall take care to keep and house the animals in a sanitary manner. Appropriate medical services and housing shall be according to individual breeds.
(A) Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of, or perform any duty imposed by, this section or when there is reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises any violation of the provisions of this chapter or state law, the police officer is authorized at all reasonable times to inspect the same for compliance with the provisions of this section or any state law; provided that the officer shall comply with all laws and regulations governing the entry on and into private property.
(B) In the event the police officer has reasonable cause to believe that the keeping or maintaining of an animal is so hazardous, unsafe, or dangerous as to require immediate inspection to safeguard the animal or the public health or safety, the officer shall first present proper credentials and request entry explaining the reasons therefor. If entry is refused or cannot be obtained because the owner or other person having charge or control of the property cannot be found after reasonable search, the office shall have recourse to secure lawful entry and inspection of the property in accordance with the laws of the state.
(A) Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.
(B) (1) The fine for any violation of § 90.029 shall be not more than $2,500 for each day of violation.
(2) The town may seek an injunction under I.C. 36-1-6-4 to enjoin a violation.
(C) A violation of § 90.054 shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $300. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 10-4-1, passed 10-11-2004; Ord. 10.14.2013B, passed 10-14-2013)