§ 14:307. Wildlife or exotic escapes and impoundments.

(a)

In the event a wild or exotic animal escapes from the custody of the owner and/or possessor, the owner and/or possessor, as the case may be, shall, upon conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined and/or imprisoned, in the discretion of the court, according to the provisions of the schedule of subsection (b) below.

(b)

The fine and imprisonment schedule for conviction of violations of subsection (a) above shall be as follows:

(1)

First offense within a one-year period:

Fine ..... $100.00

Term of imprisonment, days ..... 10

(2)

Second offense within a one-year period:

Fine ..... $200.00

Term of imprisonment, days ..... 30

(3)

Third offense within a one-year period:

Fine ..... $300.00

Term of imprisonment, days ..... 60

(Ord. No. 9634 § 1, 5-26-93; Ord. No. 15384, § 4, 9-12-12)