§ 14-32. Penalty.

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A violation of this article is a civil infraction which carries a maximum civil penalty not to exceed $500.00. If a person who has committed such a civil infraction does not contest a citation issued to him or her, the civil penalty shall be less than the maximum civil penalty.

Any expenses imposed on the owner of an animal by operation of this article which remain unpaid as of the time of judicial handling shall be ordered paid as a part of the court's disposition. The county also may seek payment of outstanding expenses as restitution in any companion or related criminal prosecution. In the event of a violation of F.S. ch. 767 or F.S. § 828.29, the owner shall be subject to applicable criminal penalties in addition to any civil penalties. Further, nothing herein shall relieve the owner of civil liability for injuries or damage which result from actions or inactions that are violations of the provisions herein.

(Ord. No. 91-33, § XXIV, 10-10-91; Ord. No. 93-25, § XXV, 11-4-93; Ord. No. 94-15, § XIII, 9-18-94)

                    
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