§ 4-28. Penalties.

(a)

All persons who violate this article, whether they be the owner, keeper or custodian of the dog involved, or persons convicted under section 4-27(a) and (b), shall be punished by a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(b)

On a second conviction the offender shall be fined thirty-five dollars ($35.00).

(c)

Removal of dog. On a third or subsequent conviction the municipal court or any court of proper jurisdiction shall impose a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) and/or take full possession of the dog. The court may place the dog with any suitable person or agency, full ownership of the dog being vested in said person or agency.

(Code 1979, § 8-1019; Ord. No. 1985-2, 2-26-85; Ord. No. 1997-3, 5-27-97)