Penalties.

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  • (1)
    • (a) A person who knowingly commits any of the violations in Subsection (2) is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $250 on a first violation, and a civil penalty of not less than $500 on any second or subsequent violation.
    • (b) The administrator of the animal shelter imposes the civil penalties under this section.
  • (2) A person is subject to the civil penalties under Subsection (1) who:
    • (a) falsifies any proof of sterilization submitted for the purpose of compliance with this part;
    • (b) provides to an animal shelter or a licensed veterinarian inaccurate information regarding ownership of any animal required to be submitted for sterilization under this part;
    • (c) submits to an animal shelter false information regarding sterilization fees or fee schedules; or
    • (d) issues a check for insufficient funds for any sterilization deposit required of the person under this part.
  • (3) A person who contests a civil penalty imposed under this section is entitled to an administrative hearing that provides for the person's rights of due process.
  • (4) All penalties collected under this section shall be retained by the animal shelter imposing the penalties, to be used solely for the purposes of Subsection 11-46-204(4).




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