It shall be unlawful to permit any of the following farm animals
to be harbored or allowed to remain in any dwelling or lot in the
City of Port Jervis: cattle, chicken, duck, goose, goat, horse or
pig.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article
shall be guilty of an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law
of the State of New York and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject
to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $250 for each violation
and in addition may be required by the court, in its discretion, to
pay restitution to the City of Port Jervis for any expenses associated
with the seizure, impoundment, shelter, care or destruction of the
violator's animals. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist
shall constitute a separate offense.
In the event that a law enforcement agent or Animal Control
Officer has probable cause to believe that any of the above farm animals
is being harbored or permitted to remain in any dwelling unit or lot
in violation of this article, the law enforcement officer or Animal
Control Officer may petition the Port Jervis City Court to order the
seizure and impoundment of the farm animal pending hearing. The owner
or custodian of any farm animal seized and impounded pursuant to this
article shall be afforded a hearing upon appropriate notice within
five days of said seizure to determine if in fact a violation of this
article has occurred.