Title 6 - Animals

6.08.135 Violations; Penalties Generally.

Unless specific penalties are otherwise provided herein, the following penalties shall apply. Upon a first conviction for violation of this chapter, the Court shall assess a fine of no less than $50. Upon a second conviction, the Court shall assess a fine of no less than $150. Upon a third or subsequent conviction, the Court shall assess a fine of no less than $500. Provided that no prior conviction shall be considered in determining the penalty to be assessed if 24 months have elapsed between the date of the violation and the date of the conviction next immediately preceding the sentencing date.

No person shall be eligible for a parole, suspension or reduction of any part of said fine. In addition to any such fine imposed, the Court may impose a jail term of up to 30 days, except that portion of any fine or combinations of fines assessed from the same set of operative facts that exceed $200 may be suspended for not less than 12 months on the condition the violator have no further violations of the animal control laws during that period.

(History: Ord. DAC-1735 §3, 92; DAC-1679 §12, 91)

Effective on: 1/1/1901