§ 12-8-107. CIVIL PENALTIES AND FEES.

(a)

Citation and penalty.

(1)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the Health Officer shall issue a civil citation to the owner after declaring an animal a dangerous animal.

(2)

The civil citation shall impose a civil monetary penalty not exceeding $1,000.

(b)

Board may waive or reduce penalty. The Board may waive or reduce the civil monetary penalty if the owner:

(1)

Has complied with the orders of the Board;

(2)

Surrenders the animal to the Animal Services Division for euthanasia; or

(3)

Agrees in writing to euthanasia if the animal is impounded.

(c)

Fees. Subject to Title 1, Subtitle 2 of this article, the Health Officer may assess fees for impoundment, boarding, vaccination, or veterinary services provided to an animal under this title.

(1988 Code, § 6-264) (Bill No. 146-97, § 2, 1-26-1998; Bill No. 3-00, § 4, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 68-13, § 1, 12-29-2013)