Chapter 6.20
PENALTIES
Sections:
6.20.020 Violation of dog leash law – Civil penalties.
6.20.010 Violation – Penalty.
A. Any person who violates this title or any rule and regulation adopted thereunder, is guilty of a misdemeanor, where a fine, penalty, forfeiture or punishment is not otherwise provided for.
B. Each day such violation continues shall be considered an additional misdemeanor offense.
C. In addition, a defendant who is convicted of a violation of this title may be subject to civil penalties expressly provided by law in the provisions of the King County Code or the Revised Code of Washington that are adopted by reference elsewhere in this title.
D. In addition, the court may order a defendant, who is convicted of a violation of this title, to pay restitution for any damages or injuries resulting from the offense. (Ord. 607 § 9, 1994)
6.20.020 Violation of dog leash law – Civil penalties.
A. In addition to, or as an alternative to, any other penalty provided in this title, or by general law, any person whose dog is maintained in violation of LFPMC 6.12.010 shall incur a civil penalty plus billable costs of the King County animal control authority. These billable costs shall include, but not be limited to, the impound/redemption fees set forth at KCC 11.04.035 adopted by reference elsewhere in this title.
B. The civil penalty for dog leash law violations shall be as follows:
1. First violation, $25.00;
2. Successive violations within one year, $50.00. (Ord. 607 § 10, 1994)