(A) The Warrick County Board of Commissioners, or its designees, shall have the authority to set a reasonable fine for any violation of this chapter. A copy of the current fee schedule shall be posted at the animal control facility at all times.
(B) Notwithstanding the above, the penalty for a first offense of violation of this chapter shall be a fine not to exceed $100.
(C) Notwithstanding the above, the penalty for any subsequent violation of this chapter shall be a fine not to exceed $500.
(D) Notwithstanding the above, the penalty for the failure of an owner to surrender an animal accused of biting to the Animal Control Officer for quarantine in accordance with § 131.42(B) shall be a fine not to exceed $500.
(E) Notwithstanding the above, any person found in violation of this chapter shall be responsible for filing fees incurred and attorney fees of up to $750 in the event the violation committed by the person is the subject of litigation.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92; Am. BC 2016-10, passed 6-13-16; Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2018-34, passed 12-10-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-19, passed 4-26-21; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23)