A. 
When a violation of this chapter has occurred, the Animal Control Officer may issue a person a warning or a citation.
B. 
The Animal Control Officer may, after conducting an investigation, issue a citation based on a written affidavit received from any person personally observing violations of this chapter.
A violation constitutes a second, third or subsequent violation if:
A. 
A violation of the same offense occurs within 12 months of the issuance of a warning.
B. 
Within the past 12 months, the violator was issued and paid a previous citation or was found guilty of a violation for the same offense.
A. 
If a citation issued to a person for violation includes a fine, a person may:
(1) 
Pay the fine within 20 days of service of the citation; or
(2) 
Execute the citation indicating the person's intent to stand trial and return the citation to the Animal Control Division within 20 days of the issuance of the citation.
B. 
If the fine imposed by a citation is not paid or a written notice of intent to stand trial is not delivered in the manner required, or if the fine imposed by a citation served with a summons is not paid and the defendant fails to appear in court, the fine shall be doubled to an amount not to exceed $1,000.