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(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person convicted of violating any provision of this chapter pertaining to animals may be punished by the payment of a fine as follows:
(1)
First offense, a fine not exceeding $10.00.
(2)
Second offense within a year, a fine not exceeding $15.00.
(3)
Third and each subsequent offenses within a year, a fine not exceeding $25.00.
Such fines shall be recovered for the use of the city; and if such violation is continued, each day's violation may constitute a separate offense.
(b)
The animal control officer may issue citations to the owners of the animals for the violation of this chapter, which may be paid by mail. The fines may be paid by mail at the city police station within seven days from notification of such violation. Thereafter, failure to dispose of such citation shall cause the owner's appearance before the municipal court or state district court for trial.
(Code 1973, § 4-13; Code 1994, § 8-36; Ord. of 9-29-2014(1))
State Law reference— Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, § 4-13-1.