Chapter 6-52 Enforcement

6-52-010 Violation; penalty.

6-52-020 Prosecution; knowledge not required for liability.

6-52-010 Violation; penalty.

(A) Any person violating any of the provisions of chapter 6-20 or 6-32, B.M.C. shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any such violation is committed, continued, or permitted, and upon conviction, such person shall be punishable as provided in chapter 1-12, B.M.C.
(B) Any person convicted of violating any other provisions of this title shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 per violation. (Ord. 233 Art. XII §3, 1975; Ord. 1393 §4, 1999)

6-52-020 Prosecution; knowledge not required for liability.

For the purpose of prosecution for alleged violations of any section of this title, it shall not be necessary in order to obtain a conviction to prove notice or knowledge on the part of the owner of any animal in question that the animal is violating any of the sections of this title at the time and place charged, it being the purpose and intent of this section to impose strict liability upon the owner of any animal for the action, conduct and condition of that animal, in accordance with the terms of this title. (Ord. 233 Art. XII §4, 1975)