§ 6-15. Remedies.

(a)

In accordance with Code of Virginia, § 3.2-6543, there is hereby imposed a civil penalty for a violation of section 6-14 of $75.00 for the first violation and $150.00 for all subsequent violations. An animal control officer or law-enforcement officer may issue a summons for such violation. Any person summoned or issued a ticket for a violation may make an appearance in person or in writing by mail to the treasurer of the county prior to the date fixed for trial in court. Any person so appearing before the treasurer may enter a waiver of trial, admit liability, and pay the applicable civil penalty.

(b)

In addition to any civil penalty, if any animal is a public nuisance, the county may file an action to enjoin the owner from continuing to allow such nuisance to continue. In such proceeding, the county may ask for all appropriate relief, including but not limited to seizure and impoundment of such animal at the expense of the owner; contempt sanctions against the owner; confiscation of the animal; mandatory construction or use of proper confinement; and punitive damages.

(Ord. No. O-12-19, § 1, 9-11-2012)

(Ord. No. O-12-19, § 1, 9-11-2012)