§ 95.14 PENALTY.
   (A)   The first violation of any of the provisions of this chapter with the exception of § 95.10 (Control of vicious animal) and § 95.11 (Dogs that are a danger to persons) will be assessed a warning citation.
   (B)   Any violation following a documented warning of this chapter with the exception of § 95.10 (Control of vicious animals) and § 95.11 (Dogs that are a danger to persons) shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor, and upon convictions shall be fined a sum of $250, and each and every day's violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Subsequent convictions for any violation of this chapter shall be fined an amount of $500.
   (C)   The first violation of § 95.10 (Control of vicious animals) or § 95.11 (Dogs that are a danger to persons) shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined a sum of $250, and each and every day's violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Subsequent convictions for any violation of this chapter shall be fined an amount of $500.
   (D)   If a person is convicted of violating any penal law regarding animal care, such a person's privilege and license to own, keep, harbor, or have custody of animals shall be deemed automatically revoked upon conviction. If a person is convicted of a violation of this chapter regarding animal care, the judge of the municipal court may order, as part of the judgment, a period of time may pass before the person may apply for any new or renewed such privilege or license.
   (E)   A complaint or information for any Class C misdemeanor may be presented within two years from the date of the commission of the offense, and not afterward.
(Ord. passed 12-7-2004; Ord. 2020-03-10, passed 3-10-2020)