(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) (1) 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.
(2) If a person is convicted of or pleads guilty to an offense under § 90.03 arising from the person's treatment of an equine, the court may impose one or both of the following penalties against the person, in addition to fines and imprisonment:
(a) An order that the person pay restitution for damage to the property of others and for costs incurred by others, including reasonable costs, as determined by agreement or by the court after a hearing, incurred in feeding, sheltering, veterinary treatment, and incidental care of any equine that was the subject of the offense resulting in conviction; or
(b) 1. An order terminating or imposing conditions on the person’s right to possession, title, custody, or care of any equine that was the subject of the offense resulting in conviction.
2. If a person's ownership interest in an equine is terminated by a judicial order under division (B)(2)(b)1. of this section, the court may order the sale, conveyance, or other disposition of the equine that was the subject of the offense resulting in conviction.
(KRS 525.130)
(C) Any person who violates § 90.04 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500.
(KRS 436.600)
(D) Any violation of §§ 90.30 through 90.33 is hereby declared to be a nuisance. In addition to any other relief provided by § 90.33 and this section, the City Attorney will apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction to prohibit the continuation of any violation of §§ 90.30 through 90.33 and that the animal be impounded or destroyed.
(E) Any person who violates any provision of §§ 90.30 through 90.33 shall upon conviction, be punished by a fine not to exceed $500 or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed 60 days or both such fine and imprisonment as deemed appropriate. The provisions of §§ 90.30 through 90.33 shall not be deemed to be violated unless the alleged violator has received written notice or has been notified by the proper authorities.
(F) In addition, any person who violates §§ 90.30 through 90.33 shall pay all animal care expenses, including sums for shelter, food, handling, veterinary care and expert testimony which are necessitated by the person’s failure to abide by the provisions of §§ 90.30 through 90.33. The minimum expenses shall be set at $10 per day per animal, but actual expenses will be due if they exceed the $10 per day per animal.
(Am. Ord. 553, passed 6-6-03)