(A) Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise; each animal may constitute a separate violation, unless the context clearly indicated otherwise.
(C) Any person violating any provision of § 50.05 relating to the inhumane treatment of animals shall be fined a sum not to exceed $500, or sentenced up to 12 months in the county jail, or both. Any person who has been convicted, entered an Alford plea, or pled guilty, shall forfeit ownership of the animals involved to Animal Control. The animals shall be disposed in a manner that is in the best interest of the county. Further, the court may assess reasonable fees for boarding and veterinary treatment for reimbursement payments to the county. The court may order all other animals of the same species in control of said person to be forfeited to Animal Control.
(D) Any person violating § 50.06 relating to animals to be under control of this chapter, shall on the first offense be fined not less than $30 nor more than $100; on the second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $60 nor more than $250.
(E) Any livestock owner who violates § 50.06 shall, on the first offense, be fined not less than $60, nor more than $250 and required to reimburse the county for all reasonable expenses incurred in capturing, impounding, boarding and providing necessary medical services to the livestock. On a second or subsequent offense, the owner shall be fined not less than $150 nor more than $500, and the owner shall reimburse the county for all reasonable expenses incurred in capturing, impounding, boarding and providing necessary medical services to the livestock.
(F) Upon conviction under § 50.06 relating to the possession of a vicious animal, 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 of the following:
(1) The following regulations be followed as a condition of the owner retaining ownership of the animal.
(a) The vicious animal shall be neutered; microchip implanted for identification purposes and registered with Animal Control.
(b) The vicious animal shall be confined in an enclosure constructed of an uncovered fence or structure of at least seven feet in height with anti-climbers or a covered structure of sufficient height to allow the animal to stand erect without touching the top or cover. All such enclosures shall be designed to prevent the entry of small children and shall be suitable to confine the vicious animal. Such enclosures shall be securely closed and locked, and shall be designed to prevent the animal from digging out or otherwise escaping from the enclosure.
(c) The enclosure shall display a sign warning of the vicious animal and shall be visible from the public roadway or public access if applicable.
(d) The vicious animal shall not be permitted outside of the dwelling of its owner or outside of the enclosure unless it is necessary to obtain veterinary care or under the direction of Animal Control. If the vicious animal must be allowed outside the permitted areas, it shall 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.
(e) The owner or keeper of a vicious animal shall immediately notify Animal Control if the animal is loose, unconfined, has attacked an animal or human being, or is deceased.
(2) In the alternative to division (F)(1) above, the court may order that the animal be immediately surrendered to Animal Control to be euthanized.
(G) Upon conviction of a second or subsequent offense under § 50.06, relating to he possession of a vicious animal, 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 animal, the court shall order the animal immediately surrendered to Animal Control to be euthanized.
(H) Upon conviction under § 50.06(A), (C) or (D) relating to animals running at large, possessing nuisance animals, and exposing female dogs during estrus, the penalty shall be a fine of not less than $30 or more than $250. The court may order the abatement of the nuisance animal(s).
(I) Any person violating the provisions of § 50.07 relating to wild and exotic animals shall on the first offense be fined not less than $30 nor more than $100 for each such animal; on the second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $60 nor more than $500. Upon conviction of a first offense for each such animal, the Department of Animal Control shall take possession of said animal.
(J) Any person violating § 50.02, relating to interference of duty, on the first offense be fined not less than $60, nor more than $250 or up to 30 days in the county jail, or both; on a second or subsequent offense be fined not less than $250 nor more than $500, or sentenced up to 90 days in the county jail, or both.
(K) Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter for which no other penalty is provided shall be fined not less than $30 or more than $500, or be sentenced up to 90 days in the county jail, or both, for each offense.
(Ord. 2013-2, passed 5-28-2013)