Town of Schaghticoke, NY Article III Fees, fines and charges.

[Added 12-12-2012 by L.L. No. 4-2012][1]

[1] Editor's Note: This local law also superseded former Art. III, Fees, fines and charges, adopted 11-14-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012.

§ 57-24 Levy of fees, fines and charges.

Any person who owns a dog, harbors a dog or permits a dog to reside on his or her property shall be responsible for the payment of any fees, fines or charges (collectively, "fees") due and owing under this Chapter 57. After due demand via regular mail to the dog owner and/or property owner at the address listed on the last assessment roll and the passage of 30 days, any fees which are unpaid shall be assessed against the land of the dog owner and/or property owner and shall be levied and collected in the same manner as provided in Article 15 of the Town Law for the levy and collection of a special ad valorem levy. However, prior to the imposition of the levy, the dog owner and/or property owner shall be provided an additional notice via regular mail to the address listed on the last assessment roll of the potential levy and an opportunity for a hearing before the Town Board which shall be on 10 days' notice.