[Adopted 7-7-1938]
It shall be unlawful for any person to suffer
or permit one or more cattle, horses, colts, asses, mules, swine,
sheep or goats to run at large or to be herded or pastured in a public
place, highway, park or place in the Town of Cortlandt.
[Amended 8-17-1993 by L.L. No. 2-1993; 6-11-2024 by L.L. No. 7-2024]
Any violation of this article shall be punishable
by a fine not to exceed $350 for a first offense, $700 for the second
offense, and $1,000 for each subsequent offense or by imprisonment
not to exceed 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day’s
continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
If any defendant fails to appear for a scheduled court date, then
any police officer or animal control officer may seize the animal(s)
referenced in the complaint after receipt of an order from a judge.
Any violation of this article may also be filed as a civil matter.
