Unless provided otherwise by law, any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 and confinement not to exceed one year.

Any conduct of any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter may be prosecuted by the authorities of the city by civil or criminal proceedings.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person whose animal is impounded is liable for all lawful costs and fees attributable to the impounding of the animal. (Ord. 2604 § 1, 2006; Ord. 2091 § 27, 1996)