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The owner or harborer of a dangerous dog shall, within seven days of possession, comply with divisions (A) and (B) of this section; and with all other subsections as indicated herein.
(A) Have the dangerous dog tattooed on an inside thigh and have an identifying micro chip inserted between the top of the dog's shoulder blades at the withers, by an individual licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state. The tattoo shall be a number provided by the Police Department or the Animal Control Officer.
(B) Provide the Police Department and the Animal Control Officer with:
(1) Documentation from the veterinarian describing the tattoo and micro chip number;
(2) Current color photographs of the dog showing the front face, side head, and whole body of the dog, and any other identifying characteristic such as color marking or scars; and
(3) The name, address, and phone number of the owner or harborer.
(C) If the owner or harborer has registered a dangerous dog he/she shall notify within 24 hours, the Police Department of a change of his address and/or phone number;
(D) If the owner or harborer of a dangerous dog has sold, given away, or if control of said dog has in any other manner been transferred for more than 48 consecutive hours, he shall notify the Police Department within 24 hours of the name and address of the individual harboring the dog.
(E) Within 72 hours of taking possession of a dog registered under this chapter, register the dog with the Police Department, if the dog is harbored in the city.
(F) The owner or harborer of a dangerous dog shall immediately notify the Police Department when the dog is loose or has attacked a person.
(Ord. 2002-0006, passed 8-12-02) Penalty, see § 90.99
The owner or harborer of a dangerous dog, or in event the owner is a minor, the owner's parent or guardian shall obtain and keep in force liability insurance, in an amount of not less than $50,000, protecting against injury or death caused by such dangerous dog. The owner or harborer, or in the event the owner or harborer is a minor, the owner's or harborer's parent or guardian, shall provide the Police Department with proof of the insurance required herein.
(Ord. 2002-0006, passed 8-12-02) Penalty, see § 90.99
It shall be unlawful for any person to own or harbor any dangerous animal within the city limits, other than a dangerous dog properly registered and lawfully abiding by all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
(Ord. 2002-0006, passed 8-12-02) Penalty, see § 90.99
(A) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which another penalty is not already otherwise provided shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $500 for each offense. Each day the violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.
(B) Any person who violates § 90.02 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $50, nor more than $250 for the first violation, and not less than $250 nor more than $500 for each subsequent violation hereof. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(C) Any person who violates § 90.03 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $500, imprisoned for not more than 12 months, or both for each offense. Each day the violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. (KRS 525.130)
(D) Any person who violates § 90.04 shall be fined not less than $250 nor more than $500. Each day the violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. (KRS 436.600)
(F) Any person violating § 90.11 shall be deemed guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $250 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both, for the first violation, and shall be deemed guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor and fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than one year or both, for each subsequent violation. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(G) Any person violating § 90.12 shall be deemed guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $250 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both, for the first violation, and shall be deemed guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor and fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than one year or both, for each subsequent violation. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(H) The Animal Control Officer may impound the dog pursuant to § 90.21, or in the alternative, may issue an administrative fine ticket to the owner for harboring a dog unlicensed by the City or the state or for permitting the dog to be at large. In that event, the ticket shall bear a civil penalty of $50, and upon failure to pay the penalty within 15 days, the Animal Control Officer may cause to be issued a criminal complaint in the Gallatin District Court for a violation of this chapter. Each day the violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.
(I) Any person violates § 90.25 shall be deemed guilty of a violation and shall be fined $100. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(J) Any person violating § 90.26 shall be deemed guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $250 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both, for the first violation, and shall be deemed guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor and fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than one year or both, for each subsequent violation. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(K) Any person violating § 90.29 shall be deemed guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $250 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both, for the first violation, and shall be deemed guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor and fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than one year or both, for each subsequent violation. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. Each dangerous animal for which the violation exists shall be considered a separate violation.
(L) Any person violating § 90.31 shall be deemed guilty of a violation and shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $250. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(M) Violations classified as civil offenses. Any violation of a provision of this chapter is hereby classified as a civil offense pursuant to KRS 65.8808 and §§ 39.01 et seq., and such classification is intended, and shall be construed, to provide an additional or supplemental means of obtaining compliance with this chapter, and nothing contained herein, or in §§ 39.01 et seq., shall prohibit the enforcement of the animals and dogs ordinances by any other means authorized by law, specifically, without limitation, the provisions of §§ 90.08, 90.09, 90.11, 90.12, 90.21, 90.22, 90.23, 90.28 and 90.99.
(1) If a citation for a violation of this chapter is not contested by the person charged with the violation, the civil fine to be imposed for each offense shall be $10 to $100 for the first offense, $30 to $300 for the second offense, and $90 to $900 for the third, and thereafter, offense.
(2) If a citation is contested and a hearing before the Code Enforcement Board is required, the maximum civil fine which may be imposed at the discretion of the Board shall be from $20 to $200 for the first offense; from $60 to $600 for the second offense; and from $180 to $1,800 for the third, and thereafter, offense.
(3) Each section of this chapter violated shall be considered a separate fineable offense. If two or more sections of this chapter are violated, the fines shall be cumulative and may be enforced under the same citation. Each day a violation exists shall be considered a separate offense without issuance of a separate citation.
(Ord. 840.6, passed 9-14-87; Am. Ord. 2002-0006, passed 8-12-02; Am. Ord. 2006-0011, passed 11-13-06)