§ 9. Unlawful acts; penalties.

The following shall be unlawful acts and shall constitute Class Four Misdemeanors punishable by a fine of not more than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for each violation:

(a)

License application - For any person to make a false statement in order to secure a dog license to which he/she is not entitled.

(b)

License tax - For any dog owner to fail to pay the license tax required by this ordinance and for the year in which it is due. In addition, the court may order confiscation and the proper disposition of the dog.

(c)

Removing collar and tag - For any person to remove a legally acquired license tag from a dog without the permission of the owner or for any owner to remove such collar and license tag other than as provided in this ordinance.

(d)

Concealing a dog or a cat - For any person to conceal or harbor any dog on which the license tag has not been paid or rabies vaccination obtained.

(e)

Diseased dogs and cats - For the owner of any dog or cat with a contagious or infectious disease to permit such dog or cat to stray from the owner's premises if such disease is known to the owner.

(f)

Any other violation of this ordinance for which specific penalty is not provided.

(g)

All fines collected under the terms of this ordinance shall be paid over to the Treasurer and shall be credited to the Scott County General Fund.