A. Any violation of this chapter shall be punishable under Article 1-6. Any second or subsequent violation within one (1) year of a violation may be punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor, whether or not the subsequent offense involves the same animal.

B. In addition, the Court may order any vicious animal impounded and destroyed.

C. The Court may order any person who violates this chapter to pay all expenses related to the impounding of the animal, including shelter, food, handling, transport, and veterinarian care.

D. The Court may also order any person who violates this chapter to pay restitution to any victim or victims whose person or property or animal was injured or killed or damaged.

E. The Court may also order any person who violates this chapter to pay all related Court fees or costs or penalties. [Ordinance #376, 2016; Resolution #1529, 2016; Ordinance #315, 2008; prior code § 6-4-5.]