(A) Any person failing to comply with the following sections shall, upon conviction, be deemed guilty of a violation of this chapter and, in addition to proof of compliance, where applicable, on a first offense shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100; and on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $250. Each day shall constitute a new and separate violation.
(1) § 90.02 Failing to comply with the removal of animal excrement.
(2) § 90.10(M) Tampering with Animal Services traps.
(3) § 90.11 Failing to comply with mandatory spay/neuter requirements.
(4) § 90.12 Failing to license or renew a license for a dog or cat.
(5) § 90.13 Failing to vaccinate against the rabies virus.
(6) § 90.15(A) Animal running at large.
(7) § 90.15(A) Livestock running at large. Owner must reimburse the county for all reasonable fees incurred in capturing, impounding, boarding, and necessary medical services.
(8) § 90.15(C) Owning an animal which is a public nuisance.
(9) § 90.15(D) Failing to confine a female dog in heat.
(10) § 90.16 Failing to have permits for wild or exotic animals.
(11) § 90.17(E) Caregiver failing to adhere to standards for community cats.
(12) § 90.18 Humane society failing to obtain license, meet standards or keep records.
(13) § 90.31 Commercial animal establishment failing to obtain license.
(14) § 90.32 Commercial animal establishment failing to meet standards.
(15) § 90.46 Carriage horse business failing to obtain license.
(16) § 90.47 Carriage horse business failing to meet standards.
(B) Any person violating the following sections of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be deemed guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor and be fined not more than $250, and sentenced up to 90 days in the county jail, or both. Each day shall constitute a new and separate violation.
(1) § 90.14 First offense of violations related to the humane treatment of animals.
(2) § 90.15 First offense of owning or possessing a vicious animal. In addition to any penalties imposed, the Court shall order one of the following:
(a) That as a condition of retaining the animal it must be microchipped, spayed/neutered and registered as a vicious animal with Animal Services. It must be confined in a secure, locked enclosure, designed to prevent digging out or escape and prohibits the entry of small children. The enclosure must have a sign warning of a "vicious animal" which is visible from the roadway or any public access. The enclosure must be inspected and approved by Animal Services. The animal may only leave the enclosure for veterinary care at which time it must be muzzled, on a leash no longer than three feet and under the direct control of the owner. The owner must notify Animal Services in the event the animal is loose, unconfined, has attacked an animal or human being or is deceased; or,
(b) The Court may order the animal euthanized.
(3) § 90.48 Being a habitual violator. Any humane society, commercial animal establishment or carriage horse business found guilty of being a habitual violator shall have its license revoked.
(C) Any person violating the following sections of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be deemed guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor and be fined not more than $500, or sentenced up to 12 months in the county jail, or both. Each day shall constitute a new and separate violation.
(1) § 90.14 Second or subsequent offense relating to the humane treatment of animals.
(2) § 90.15 Second or subsequent offense relating to owning or possessing a vicious animal. If the violation involves the same animal, the Court shall order the animal immediately euthanized.
(2010 Code, §§ 90.05 and 90.10) (Ord. 11, 2017, passed 6-26-2017 Ord. 6, 2020, passed 12-14-2020)