§ 4-34. Same—Penalty for dog at large or barking or howling dog.

The penalty for permitting a dog to run at large, and for barking or howling or yelping dogs within the city in violation of section 4-31 or 4-33 is as follows:

(a)

First offense: A fine of not less than $50.00;

(b)

Second offense: A fine of not less than $100.00;

(c)

Third offense: A fine of not less than $150.00;

(d)

Fourth offense and subsequent offenses: A fine of not less than $200.00.

In no case shall the penalty exceed a fine of $500.00 or imprisonment for a term to exceed six months, or both. The court does not have the authority to suspend any fine and upon the court's determination, it would order an impoundment.

(Code 1981, § 8.04.100; Ord. No. 850, § 1, 8-14-79; Ord. No. 1138, § 1, 10-22-02; Ord. No. 1221, § 8, 5-24-11)

State law reference

Penalty for violation of ordinances, MCA 7-5-4207.