(A) Violators shall be fined as follows: Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be fined for each offense, in any sum not less than $50 nor more than $2,500, and each day's violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(B) Upon finding of violations of this chapter, the court may order relinquishment of an animal(s) deemed to be a public safety risk and/or a repetitive public nuisance that has not been abated or an animal that is a victim of cruelty, neglect, or abandonment, to the Department of Animal Control for disposition.
(C) Upon finding of violation of sections pertaining to animal fighting, public safety, and animal cruelty or neglect, the court may order no animal ownership for a determinate period.
(D) In the event that an animal is retained at the Department of Animal Control because its owner has been in violation of this chapter, the person redeeming the animal by paying the prescribed fees shall also be subject to paying for medical bills incurred for routine shots for animals at the department.
(E) Violations of this chapter may result in immediate impoundment of animal(s).
(F) Violation of any provision of this chapter may result in revocation of any permit(s).
(Ord. 14-2004, passed 12-13-04)