<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 6-42. - Sanctions, penalties, fines, remedies.</div>
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               An animal control officer may undertake one or more of the following when a person
               fails or refuses to abide by or otherwise violates this article:
               
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                  (1)
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                  Obtain a magistrate's order to take possession of the animal.
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                  (2)
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                  Immediately seize the animal if the conditions pose an immediate threat to the health
                  or safety of the animal or the public. A notice of seizure describing the exigent
                  circumstances warranting the seizure shall be left with the owner or affixed to the
                  premises.
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                  (3)
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                  In lieu of subsection (1) or (2) above, if it is determined by the animal control
                  officer that the animal is not in immediate danger, or the problem which gives rise
                  to the inadequate treatment or abuse can be corrected within a specified time, an
                  animal control officer may issue a written notice of violation directing the owner
                  or possessor of the animal to correct the problem within the time specified. The time
                  specified shall be between 24 and 72 hours dependent upon the severity of the violation
                  and the animal control officer's discretion. If the condition or problem is not corrected
                  within the specified time, the animal control officer may take action as outlined
                  in subsection (1) or (2) above.
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                  (4)
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                  Issue a civil penalty for violation of any provision of this section in accordance
                  with <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH6AN_ARTIINGE_S6-10SAPE" class="section-link" data-product-id="13891">section 6-10</a>.
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                  (5)
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                  Obtain a criminal summons or warrant.
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               (Ord. of 8-17-2009; Ord. No. 2014-04, 6-16-2014; Ord. No. 2023-02, 3-6-2023)
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