§ 5-21. Fees and penalties.

(a)

Any person violating or permitting the violation of any of the provisions of section 5-19 or 5-20 pertaining to dangerous or restricted animals shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00), nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each violation, or confined for a period of not more than ninety (90) days, or punished by both such fine and imprisonment. In addition, the court shall order the license of the subject animal revoked, and the animal destroyed or removed from the city, and the removal of any other dangerous or restricted animals in the owner's possession. Should the defendant refuse to remove the animal, the court shall find the defendant in contempt, and order the animal to be immediately destroyed, confiscated, or impounded.

(b)

In addition to the foregoing penalties, any person who violates this section shall pay all expenses, including shelter, food, handling, veterinary care and testimony necessitated by the enforcement of this section.

(Ord. No. 11957, § 1, 3-21-2011)