03-05-25: UNIFORM SUMMONS; PROSECUTION; FINE SCHEDULE:

   (1)   Violations; Citation:

      A.    Violations: Unless specifically provided otherwise, violations of the provisions of this article shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punished as set forth in Idaho Code 18-113, as amended, or in accordance with any more specific section(s) of this article.

      B.    Citation: The Idaho uniform citation shall be used by the animal control officer and peace officer in the enforcement of this article.

   (2)   Fine Schedule: The fine schedule for failure to show proof of a current rabies vaccination shall be forty dollars ($40.00) plus court costs for each offense and may be paid to the court or as provided by rule 14 of the misdemeanor criminal rules. The fine schedule for failure to confine a canine in heat shall be a minimum of fifty dollars ($50.00) plus court costs for a first offense. The fine schedule for a second such offense within five (5) years shall be a minimum of one hundred dollars ($100.00). The fine schedule for a third and any such subsequent offense within five (5) years shall be a minimum of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). These fines may also be paid to the court or as provided by rule 14 of the misdemeanor criminal rules. The court may also impose community service, in addition to these above fines. No other penalty shall apply for these offenses. (Ord. 11-010, 9-29-2011)