§ 91.999 PENALTY.

   (A)   Violators of this chapter shall be fined as follows: Not less than $50 nor more than $1,000. Class A offense: All those offenses having to do with humane care and/or treatment of animals unless otherwise specified. For purposes of this chapter, Class A offenses shall be §§ 91.015 through 91.077.

   (B)   Any person who violates §§ 91.091 through 91.094, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $2,500.

   (C)   Each offense shall be considered a separate offense and subject to find and/or other disposition as herein provided.

   (D)   In the event that an animal is retained by the Winchester City Police or Animal Control Officer 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.

   (E)   Each 24 hours that a violation occurs will be considered a separate offense and can be cited as such.

   (F)   Violations of this chapter may result in result in immediate impoundment of animal(s).

   (G)   Violation of any provision of this chapter may result in result in revocation of any permit(s).

(Ord. 2005-12, passed 11-7-05)