§ 8-53. Penalties.

1.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 1-21 of this Code and unless otherwise stated in this Chapter, a violation of any of the provisions of Chapter 8, or failure to comply with any of the regulatory requirements of Chapter 8, shall be punishable as follows:

a)

A first violation shall be an infraction subject to the procedures described in Section 19.6 and 19.7 of the California Penal Code; and

b)

A second or subsequent violation committed within 30 calendar days of the previous violation shall be a misdemeanor.

2.

Unless otherwise stated in this Chapter, every violation of Chapter 8 constituting an infraction is punishable by:

a)

A fine not exceeding $50.00 for a first violation;

b)

A fine not exceeding $100.00 for a second violation of the same ordinance provisions within one year; or

c)

A fine not exceeding $250.00 for each additional violation of the same ordinance provision within one year.

3.

Unless otherwise stated, every violation of Chapter 8 constituting a misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not in excess of $500.00 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not more than six months or by both.

4.

As an alternative to punishment as an infraction or misdemeanor, the Chief of Animal Services may assess an administrative monetary penalty pursuant to California Government Code, Section 53069.4. Administrative penalties shall be assessed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 8-183 of this Chapter. Unless otherwise stated, administrative monetary penalties shall be in the amounts set forth in subsection (2) of this section.

5.

Assessment of other penalties as prescribed herein notwithstanding, violations of this Chapter may result in revocation of license or permit.

(Ord. No. 2012-002, § 1, 2-9-2012)