8.19.090 Personal obligation.

The civil penalty and costs of abatement are personal obligations of the animal owner. The prosecuting attorney on behalf of the county may collect the civil penalty and abatement costs by use of appropriate legal remedies. In cases of small claims, the county animal protection and control program shall be authorized to collect such costs, fees and penalties owed. (Sec. 1 of Res. 1981-04-108; amended by Sec. 41 of Ord. 2016-11-13)