A person who violates any provision of this chapter shall pay a civil penalty. Payment of $50 will be imposed for the first violation, $100 for the second violation within one year of the first violation and $200 for the third and subsequent violations within one year of the immediately previous violation. The owner will also be liable for any and all costs incurred by the town in the process of impoundment and destruction of the animal. As determined by the court, the owner shall be liable for any damage or injuries caused by the animal, unless such damage or injury was to the body or property of a person who, at the time such damage or injuries were sustained, was committing a trespass on the owner’s property, or was teasing or abusing such animal on the owner’s property.
(Ord. 242-12, passed - -2012)