§ 6.04.100. Fees, penalties, and nuisances.

A.

Unless a fee or charge amount is specifically provided by law or in this chapter, the board of supervisors may by ordinance or resolution establish fees and charges, including, but not limited to, fees and charges for impoundment, redemption, licensing, permits, vaccination, adoption and boarding of animals.

B.

A violation of any provisions of this chapter shall be punishable as either a misdemeanor or an infraction.

C.

This chapter is a regulatory provision necessary for the protection of the public health, welfare, and safety. In any criminal prosecution for a violation of this chapter, it is not necessary to prove knowledge or criminal intent unless otherwise specifically required.

D.

A violation of any provision of this chapter, the maintenance of any animal in violation of any provision of this chapter, or a violation of any order of a hearing officer or court issued pursuant to this chapter constitutes a public nuisance.

E.

Unless otherwise specifically provided, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize, permit or exempt any person from the provisions of law and ordinances pertaining to building standards and requirements, zoning, use permits or other and use laws. Unless otherwise specifically provided, the definitions and provisions of this chapter shall have application only to this chapter and shall not be construed to modify or affect the definitions or provisions of any other chapter of this code.

F.

Unless otherwise specifically provided, any reference in this chapter to a law or laws shall be deemed to refer to the law or laws as currently written or as may hereafter be amended.

(Ord. 1260 §1(part), 2002)

(Ord. No. 1287, § 1, 4-19-05)