The amount of any dog license, together with penalties, impounding fees and all other charges specified in this chapter, shall be deemed a debt to the county and any person liable for the payment thereof shall be liable to an action in the name of the county in any court of competent jurisdiction for the amount thereof and also for the sum of $25 which, if judgment is recovered, shall be applied as attorney's fees for the plaintiff or compensation for staff time, and included in and assessed as recoverable court costs in such action. (HMC § 6.08.160, as modified.)
(Ord. 836, § 1 (part))