(a) A responsible party’s first or second violation of this chapter excluding Sections 615.05(a)(1) and (a)(12)B.1. and 615.07 is a municipal civil infraction and subjects the responsible party to a civil fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and all other sanctions permitted by law for a municipal civil infraction. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
(b) A subsequent violation of the same section or Sections 615.05(a)(1) and (a)(12)B.1. and 615.07 shall be a misdemeanor subject to the penalties under State law and shall be assessed the full cost to the City to prosecute including, trapping and/or impoundment fees, ordinances warden/Chief Animal Control Officer fees and attorney fees.
(Ord. 955. Passed 9-5-12; Ord. 14-967. Passed 7-2-14.)