§ 8-140. Violations; penalties.

The owner of a classified dog who violates the applicable provisions of this article or whose classified dog is subject to confiscation hereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The owner of a classified dog who is convicted for a violation of this article shall be punished by a fine of up to $1,000.00 or by imprisonment for up to 60 days or both. The court may impose a sentence of up to six months but shall suspend at least 120 days in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 15-10-60(a). Upon revocation of any probation imposed by the court, the court may revoke no more than 60 days. For a second conviction hereunder, a fine of not less than $500.00 shall be imposed and for a third offense or subsequent conviction a fine of not less than $750.00 shall be imposed.

(Ord. No. 09-16-03, § 1, 10-4-2016)