<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 4-9. - Sanctions and penalties.</div>
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               (a)
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               <span class="ital">Civil penalties.</span> Unless otherwise provided for in a particular section, the sheriff or his/her designee
               is authorized to assess civil penalties in the following manner:
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               (1)
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               A civil penalty of $50.00 shall be assessed for the first violation of any provision
               of this chapter.
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               (2)
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               A civil penalty of $100.00 shall be assessed for each second or subsequent violation
               of this chapter.
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               (3)
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               A civil penalty of $500.00 shall be assessed for violation of any provision of this
               chapter by a dog that has been declared dangerous or potentially dangerous.
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               (4)
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               A civil penalty of $150.00 shall be assessed for habitual violations, as defined herein,
               of any provision of this chapter, other than a violation of article VIII.
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               A civil penalty is due and owing upon assessment. Surrender of an animal or failure
               to redeem an animal shall not relieve the owner of responsibility for payment of any
               outstanding civil penalty that was assessed prior to the animal being surrendered
               or as a result of the animal being impounded. If payment of a civil penalty is not
               received within five working days of issuance, legal proceedings may be initiated
               to recover the amount of the penalty.
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               (b)
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               <span class="ital">Seizure/impoundment.</span> In addition to criminal or civil penalties, the sheriff and his/her designee is authorized
               to seize or impound an animal for violation of specific provisions of this chapter
               as set forth herein and in accordance with state law.
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               (c)
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               <span class="ital">Civil remedies</span> under this chapter are cumulative, supplemental and not exclusive, and are in addition
               to the fines, penalties and forfeitures set forth in the criminal laws of this state
               as punishment for violation of the penal laws of this state and any applicable county
               ordinances. Each day of continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation.
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               (Ord. of 6-11-12, Â§ 1)
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