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(a)
There shall be imposed a penalty for the violation of any provision of this chapter as follows:
(1)
First violation: $25.00.
(2)
Second violation in same year: $50.00.
(3)
Third and each subsequent violation in same year: $100.00.
(b)
The animal control officer or any police officer shall have the authority to issue a notice of violation of this chapter to any person in violation of the provisions of this chapter. Upon receipt of service of a notice of violation, the violator shall have five days from the date of service to pay the penalty at the police department. The notice may be served upon the violator in any reasonable manner. If a person fails to pay the penalty within such time, then the violator may be served with a complaint and warrant for appearance in court.
(Code 1982, § 4-29; Code 2003, § 10-9)
State Law reference— Maximum penalty as to dogs, G.L. 1956, § 4-13-1.