(A) Any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine as provided by the State of Texas or § 10.99.
(B) A violation of any provision of §§ 97.25 through 97.32 shall constitute an offense punishable as allowable by law. Each day a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. The owner may instead or also be charged for violation(s) of state law regarding dangerous dogs that may result in a more severe charge and penalty.
(Ord. 2002-1, passed 2-19-02; Am. Ord. 2008-3, passed 2-5-08; Am. Ord. 2017-1, passed 1-17-17; Am. Ord. 2017-21, passed 12-19-17; Am. Ord. 2024-5, passed 2-20-24)