Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction, unless otherwise specified, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in the Government Code of the State of California; provided, however, the Council hereby finds and determines that violations of this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance and the Council hereby declares that it may take such additional lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation hereof through the injunctive process. Owners or custodians of animals as regulated by this chapter shall be responsible for all fees and/or fines associated with this chapter and will be subject to all administrative costs or court costs associated with collection of these fees and/or fines. When any fines have been assessed pursuant to this chapter against an owner or custodian of an animal, such fees or fines shall be payable within 60 days.
(Ord. 840 C.S., passed 6-18-08)