A. Running at Large. No domestic animal, with the exception of cats, or exotic animal or livestock of any kind shall be permitted to run at large during any hours of the day or night. This section shall not apply to dogs which are in special areas designated and posted by the chief of police as dog training areas so long as the regulations of the chief of police with respect to the use of such areas are complied with and such dogs are under the custody and control of their trainer.

B. Found Stray Animals. It shall be the duty of a person who takes into his possession any stray animal found within the city limits, not owned by him or not placed into his possession by the person having the lawful custody and control thereof, to release such animal to a city officer or other animal shelter upon demand and without any charge.

C. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a civil infraction and shall pay a monetary fine as follows: first offense, $25.00; second offense, $50.00. Any owner who fails to respond to a notice of civil infraction as promised or to appear at a requested hearing shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and confinement not to exceed 90 days. Any person who receives two infractions for violations of this section within 12 months and who subsequently violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may, upon conviction, be punished by confinement not to exceed 90 days and a fine not to exceed $1,000. (Ord. 3029 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2927 § 4, 2011; Ord. 2884 § 5, 2011; Ord. 2698 § 18, 2007; Ord. 2656 §§ 1, 2, 2006; Ord. 2604 § 1, 2006; Ord. 2091 § 10, 1996; Ord. 1215, 1981)