8.05.210 Penalties.
A. The maximum penalty for violation of the provisions of this chapter is $500.00.
B. The chief of police shall establish a fine schedule for the offenses in this chapter and include offenses and/or additional penalties as listed in SGC 14.05.050.
1. The fine schedule shall be entitled “Fine Schedule for Animal Control Offenses,” and shall include the effective date of the fine schedule.
2. The fine schedule for animal control offenses shall list the number of the ordinance that defines the offense, the name of the offense and the amount of the fine for the offense. The fine must be a specific dollar amount. It cannot be a range of amounts.
3. The fine schedule for animal control offenses shall be published on the Sitka police department website under the tab for “Animal Control,” and copies shall be posted at the Sitka animal shelter and Sitka police department.
4. If a citation has been issued for an offense listed on the fine schedule for animal control offenses, a person has the option to state, in writing, on a copy of the citation or a form provided by the court system, that they want to:
a. Dispose of the citation without court appearance by paying the fine amount plus the state surcharge as provided in AS 12.25.195 through 12.25.230, 12.55.039 and 29.25.074. The total amount of fine and state surcharge will be listed on the citation, as well as the date the payment is due; or
b. Appear in court for a hearing or trial.
5. The fines under this subsection may not be judicially reduced.
C. If a citation has been issued for an offense not listed on the fine schedule, the defendant must appear in court to answer to the charges.
D. The court shall have the power to review all actions under this chapter and to fashion remedies in accordance with it.
E. For purposes of this section, prior offenses must be within the previous five years and shall be charged to the keeper and/or custodian and not a particular animal. (Ord. 15-50 § 4, 2015; Ord. 13-19 § 4, 2013; Ord. 10-25 § 4, 2010; Ord. 02-1699 § 4(B), 2002; Ord. 02-1656 § 4(A), 2002; Ord. 95-1302 § 4(F), 1995; Ord. 92-1078 § 4; S.G.C. § 8.04.210.)