(A) Any person failing to comply with the following sections is guilty of a violation of this section and, in addition to proof of compliance where applicable, on a first offense shall be fined for a first offense no less than $100; on a second or subsequent offense shall be fined no less than $125. Each day constitutes a new and separate violation. The amount of said fines and fees may be annually adjusted and set by the manager of animal control services uniform animal citation penalties.
(1) § 90.02 failing to comply with the removal of animal excrement.
(2) § 90.03(M) tampering with animal services traps.
(3) § 90.04 failing to comply with mandatory spay/neuter requirements.
(4) § 90.05 failing to license or renew a license for a dog or cat.
(5) § 90.06 failing to vaccinate against the rabies virus.
(6) § 90.08(A) animal running at large.
(7) § 90.08(A) livestock running at large. Owner must, in addition to fines, reimburse county for all reasonable fees incurred in capturing, impounding, boarding, and necessary medical services.
(8) § 90.08(C) owning an animal which is a public nuisance.
(9) § 90.08(D) failing to confine a female dog in heat.
(10) § 90.09 failing to have permits for wild or exotic animals.
(11) § 90.10(E) caregiver failing to adhere to standards for community cats.
(12) § 90.12 commercial animal establishment failing to obtain license.
(13) The above fines for animals running at large shall be reduced to $85 for a first offense or $100 for a second offense by the manager of animal control services if the owner grants permission to the county animal shelter to spay or neuter the animal prior to reclaiming the animal.
(B) Any person violating the following sections shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor and be fined not more than $250, or up to 90 days in the county jail, or both. Each day constitutes a new and separate violation.
(1) § 90.07 first offense of violations related to the humane treatment of animals.
(2) § 90.08 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 humane being or is deceased; or
(b) The court may order the animal euthanized.
(3) § 90.19 being a habitual violator. Any humane society, or commercial animal establishment guilty of being a habitual violator is subject to license revocation.
(C) Any person violating the following sections shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor and be fined not more than $500, or up to one year in the county jail, or both. Each day constitutes a new and separate violation.
(1) § 90.07 second or subsequent offense relating to the humane treatment of animals.
(2) § 90.08 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.
(Ord. 12-01, passed 1-18-2012; Ord. 16-10, passed 10-19-2016; Ord. 16-13, passed 12-7-2016; Ord. 17-02, passed 2-1-2017; Ord. 20-08, passed 8-19-2020; Ord. 22-04, passed 8-3-2022; Ord. 23-01, passed 2-15-2023)