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(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter any person convicted of violating any provision of this chapter may be punished by payment of the following fine schedules:
a.
First offense .....$30.00
b.
Second offense within a year .....$60.00
c.
Third offense within a year .....$120.00
d.
Fourth offense within a year .....$300.00
(1)
Allowing dog to run at large or harboring a dog which is a nuisance:
a.
First offense .....$30.00
b.
Second offense within a year .....$60.00
c.
Third offense within a year .....$120.00
d.
Fourth offense within a year .....$300.00
(2)
Harboring an unlicensed dog: .....
a.
First offense .....$50.00
b.
Second offense, plus microchip of dog .....$200.00
c.
Third offense, plus microchip of dog .....$500.00
(3)
Allowing a dog on school property .....$25.00
(b)
The fine can be paid by mail within seven days to the clerk of the municipal court, or if not paid within a seven-day period, a court summons is to be issued in the municipal court.
(Ch. 449, § I, 5-6-08; Ch. 557, § III, 6-5-12)
State Law reference— Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, § 4-13.1-9(4)(d)(2).