§ 14:223. Penalty.

(a)

Any person who violates any provisions of the sections of this chapter or who shall hinder or molest or interfere with any officer or agent of the animal control and rescue center or animal shelter in the performance of any duty provided for by this chapter shall, upon conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined any amount up to two hundred dollars ($200.00) or imprisoned for not more than sixty (60) days, or both fined and imprisoned, in the discretion of the court.

(b)

The animal control and rescue center, or its agents, may enforce any provision of this chapter by instituting a suit for injunctive relief and use of summary process, including all temporary restraining orders permitted by law.

(c)

Each animal that shall run or otherwise be at large in violation of section 14:222 shall constitute a separate offense by the owner of such animal.

(d)

The owner shall pay any other incidental costs associated with the animal being at large or impounded, including the costs of containing and impounding the animal.

(e)

Any livestock which is severely injured at the time of impoundment may, at the discretion of the animal shelter supervisor or director, be destroyed in a humane manner immediately and without waiting the prescribed six (6) days if the owner is unknown or unavailable. This action may be taken if, in the opinion of the animal shelter supervisor or director, the livestock's condition is such that imminent destruction is necessary, as a humane gesture, and for the protection of other livestock or animals or humans with which the livestock may have come into contact. Any animal so destroyed may be disposed of at the discretion of the animal shelter. The supervisor may authorize a law enforcement officer to euthanize said animal.

(f)

Fees and fines, per animal, running at large:

First offense ..... $ 40.00

Second offense ..... 60.00

Third offense ..... 120.00

Per day boarding shall be charged a reasonable rate set and published by the animal shelter pursuant to Code of Ordinances section 14:101.1

(Ord. No. 9634 § 1, 5-26-93; Ord. No. 9766, § 9, 11-24-93; Ord. No. 13097, § 5, 10-27-04; Ord. No. 15237, § 1, 1-11-12)