The purpose and intent of this article shall
be to preserve the public peace of the Village and to contribute to
the public welfare and the preservation and protection of property
and the inhabitants. Any cat running at large in violation of the
provisions of this article is declared to be a public nuisance and
shall be dealt with pursuant to this article.
The Schuyler County Sheriff and/or New York
State Police shall enforce this article and are given the authority
to enforce the provisions of this article by issuance of a summons
or appearance ticket. This article shall also be enforced by any other
agency designated by the Village of Montour Falls.
A violation of this article shall be deemed
an offense, and a person convicted of any violation shall be liable
to pay a fine of not more than $250 together with the cost of any
property damaged, injured, or destroyed. Should the Village of Montour
Falls authorize any other agency to enforce these provisions, the
owner shall also be liable for any fees requested by the agency.