6.08.170 Violation—Penalty.
A. A violation of AMC 6.08.040(A) or 6.08.060(A), failure to register or renew, is a civil infraction; however, no such civil infraction may be assessed until 10 calendar days have elapsed from the date such owner is notified by the animal control authority that such a registration or renewal is required.
1. For a potentially dangerous dog, the civil infraction carries a penalty of $250.00.
2. For a dangerous dog, the civil infraction carries a penalty of $250.00.
B. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by the laws of the state and AMC 1.24.010. In addition to any criminal penalty as provided by this chapter, the owner of the animal, whether the animal is licensed or not, shall be liable for actual expenses for boarding the animal, including any reasonable charges by the impounding authority, and if necessary, for the cost of its destruction. (Ord. 4021 § 1 (Att. A), 2022; Ord. 2955 Att. A, 2015)