(A) In addition to, or in lieu of impounding an unrestrained or stray animal or for any other violation of this chapter, any animal control officer may issue a citation to the owner or caregiver of such animal specifying the section or sections of this chapter so violated and identifying the specific nature of the violation. A person who receives a citation has 24 hours to correct the violation, or he/she may be subject to additional penalties or the animal may be subject to impoundment as provided in this chapter.
(B) Upon complaint and execution by any citizen of a sworn affidavit that said affiant has actual knowledge that any section of this chapter has been violated, an animal control officer may constitute reasonable suspicion for an investigation.
(C) A first offender in violation of any provision of §§ 91.01, 91.03 through 91.18, and/or 91.20 through 91.22 shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $200. For any second or subsequent violation of any provision of §§ 91.01, 91.03 through 91.18, and/or 91.20 through 91.22 a person shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $250.
(D) A first offender in violation of any provision of §§ 91.35 through 91.40 shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $250. In the event that any animal previously placed under §§ 91.35 through 91.40 is found in violation of this chapter, the animal will be impounded by an animal control officer and be euthanized.
(E) Fines and penalties collected pursuant to this chapter shall be collected, pursuant to § 91.98, approved by the Mayor and Common Council of the city. The fees shall be collected by the animal shelter or by its fiscal agent and deposited with the City Controller and shall be retained in the Non-Reverting Fund Animal Control Runs Fund, excepting fees collected under §§ 91.08, 91.16, 91.18, 91.26, 91.27, 91.28, Adoption Fees, or Adoption Guarantee Program Fees.
(Ord. G-13-11, passed 5-16-2013)