§ 14-8. Penalties for violations.

Violators of this chapter (Chapter 14: Animals) shall be punished for a misdemeanor as follows:

• 1st violation resulting in a conviction, guilty plea, nolo contendere plea: a fine of not less than $300.00 nor more than $1,000.00, and, where deemed appropriate by the court, a period of incarceration not to exceed 60 days.

• 2nd violation resulting in a conviction, guilty plea, nolo contendere plea: a fine not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00, and, where deemed appropriate by the court, a period of incarceration not to exceed 60 days.

• 3rd violation and all subsequent violations resulting in a conviction, guilty plea, nolo contendere plea: a fine of $1,000.00, and, where deemed appropriate by the court, a period of incarceration not to exceed 60 days. Additional offenses shall be treated as third offenses.

No portion of the fine may be waived, stayed, deferred, withheld, suspended, substituted or otherwise excused or negated. Community service may be included in addition to any penalty, but not in lieu of the fine provided herein. Any violator shall be responsible for all court costs as determined by the court. If such violation is continued, each day's violation shall be a separate offense.

(Res. No. 18-22, § 1(Exh. A), 5-8-2018)