Title 6
ANIMALS

Chapters:

6.04 Dogs

6.08 Dangerous Dogs

Chapter 6.04
DOGS

Sections:

6.04.010 Definitions.

6.04.020 License – Required.

6.04.030 License – Application.

6.04.040 License – Expiration.

6.04.050 License – Fee.

6.04.060 License – Tag – Issuance.

6.04.070 License – Tag – Replacement.

6.04.080 Unlicensed – Impoundment – Redemption.

6.04.090 Disposition of fees.

6.04.100 Control of dogs.

6.04.110 Impoundment authorized when – Notice to owner.

6.04.120 Redemption or other disposition of impounded dogs.

6.04.130 Rabies – Report required.

6.04.140 Quarantine required when.

6.04.150 Acts constituting nuisances – Abatement procedures.

6.04.155 Inhumane treatment of animals – Misdemeanor.

6.04.160 Violation – Penalty.

6.04.010 Definitions.

As used in this title unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words and phrases shall be defined as follows:

A. “Animal control authority” means the Burlington police department or its designee, acting alone or in concert with other local governmental units for enforcement of the animal control laws of Skagit County and the shelter and welfare of animals.

B. “Animal control officer” means any individual employed, contracted with or appointed by the animal control authority for the purpose of aiding in the enforcement of this chapter or any other law or ordinance relating to the licensure of animals, control of animals, or seizure and impoundment of animals, and includes any state or local law enforcement officer or other employee whose duties in whole or in part include assignments that cover the seizure and impoundment of any animal.

C. “Animal shelter” means the Skagit County humane society or other agency as designated as the place for the impounding of dogs.

D. “At large” means to be off the premises of the owner or keeper and not under the immediate control of such owner or keeper, or his agent or a member of his immediate family, either by leash, cord, chain or otherwise. An animal within a vehicle of its owner shall be deemed to be upon the owner’s premises.

E. “Dangerous dog” means any dog that according to the records of the appropriate authority: (a) has inflicted severe injury upon a human being without provocation on public or private property, (b) has killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner’s property, or (c) has been previously found to be potentially dangerous, the owner having received notice of such and the dog again aggressively bites, attacks or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals; provided, however, that dogs shall not be declared dangerous if the threat, injury or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time, was committing a wilful trespass or other tort upon the premises occupied by the owner of the dog, or was tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog or has, in the past, been observed or reported to have tormented, abused or assaulted the dog or was committing or attempting to commit a crime.

F. “Dog” means and includes both male and female, natural or sterilized.

G. “Dog warden” means an employee, agent or agency designated by the city to perform the acts, duties and functions prescribed by this title.

H. “Harboring”. The occupant of any premises on which an animal remains or to which it customarily returns daily for food and care for a period of five days is presumed to be harboring or keeping the animal within the meaning of this title.

I. “Licensing official” means any employee or agent of the city designated to issue licenses, pick up, impound, sell, dispose of and do any other acts relating to the regulation of dogs in this title.

J. “Owner” means any person, firm, corporation, organization or department possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in or having control or custody of an animal.

K. “Potentially dangerous dog” means any dog that when unprovoked: (a) inflicts bites on a human or a domestic animal either on public or on private property, or (b) chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks or any public grounds in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack, or any dog with a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack unprovoked, to cause injury, or otherwise to threaten the safety of humans or domestic animals.

L. “Proper enclosure of a dangerous dog” means, while on the owner’s property, a dangerous dog shall be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure, suitable to prevent the entry of young children and designed to prevent the animal from escaping. Such pen or structure shall have secure sides and a secure top, and shall also provide protection from the elements for the dog.

M. “Severe injury” means any physical injury that results in broken bones or disfiguring lacerations requiring multiple sutures or cosmetic surgery. (Ord. 1114 § 1, 1987; Ord. 805 § 1, 1973).

6.04.020 License – Required.

From and after January 1, 1974, it is unlawful to keep or harbor a dog over three months of age within the city unless a dog license has been procured for the dog from the city. (Ord. 1024 § 1, 1983; Ord. 805 § 2(A), 1973).

6.04.030 License – Application.

Application for such license shall be made upon forms provided by the city. The applicant shall list the name, address and telephone number of the owner, and the name, breed, color, age and sex of the dog owned or harbored by him. Such information shall be kept conveniently indexed by the licensing official together with the number of the license issued. (Ord. 1024 § 1, 1983; Ord. 805 § 2(B), 1973).

6.04.040 License – Expiration.

The license shall expire each year on December 31st following the date of issuance thereof. (Ord. 1024 § 1, 1983; Ord. 805 § 2(C), 1973).

6.04.050 License – Fee.

The annual license fee for each dog shall be as follows:

A. For sterilized male and female dogs, $3.00. Proof of such sterilization must be evidenced by the certificate of a licensed veterinarian. In lieu thereof, the licensing official may, at his discretion, accept an affidavit that a dog has been sterilized.

B. For male and female dogs not sterilized, $6.00. (Ord. 1446 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1413 § 1, 1999; Ord. 1024 § 1, 1983; Ord. 805 § 2(D), 1973).

6.04.060 License – Tag – Issuance.

The license tag shall be affixed to a suitable collar or harness which shall be worn by the dog at all times outside of the home or abode of the owner or keeper of the dog. The license tag shall be stamped with the number and year for which it is issued. The shape or design of the tag shall be changed from year to year. It is unlawful for any person other than the owner, his agent or a city official to remove the license tag from the dog. (Ord. 1024 § 1, 1983; Ord. 805 § 2(E), 1973).

6.04.070 License – Tag – Replacement.

Any owner or keeper of a licensed dog whose current license tag has been lost may obtain a replacement tag prior to impoundment of such dog, by payment of a fee of $1.00 to the licensing official. (Ord. 1024 § 1, 1983; Ord. 805 § 2(F)(1), 1973).

6.04.080 Unlicensed – Impoundment – Redemption.

Any dog licensed for the current year which may be impounded while running at large without a tag may be redeemed upon payment of impounding and care fees as provided in BMC 6.04.120(A). (Ord. 1024 § 1, 1983; Ord. 805 § 2(F), 1973).

6.04.090 Disposition of fees.

All moneys collected as license fees pursuant to this chapter shall be remitted to the city clerk-treasurer and used for the enforcement of this chapter and for other dog purposes. Any surplus after December 31st of each year shall be transferred to the general fund. (Ord. 805 § 8, 1973).

6.04.100 Control of dogs.

A. It is unlawful for the owner, keeper, custodian or person having charge of any dog to allow such dog to run at large within the corporate limits of the city.

B. It is unlawful for any person to sell or otherwise transfer the ownership of any dog previously certified as a potentially dangerous dog or as a dangerous dog by the animal control authority unless such person shall, within five days of such transfer, notify the animal control authority of the disposition of such dog.

C. It is unlawful for any person to purchase or otherwise receive the transfer of ownership or possession of any dog previously certified as a potentially dangerous dog or as a dangerous dog by any authorized jurisdiction in the state unless such person shall notify the animal control authority of the disposition of such dog within five days of such transfer.

D. It is unlawful for a dog to defecate on any public property or private property not owned by the owner unless the owner or person in control of said domestic animal immediately removes the deposited fecal matter from said property.

E. It is unlawful for a dog to enter or remain on any public park property which includes an active play and/or picnic area unless such animal is restrained by a leash or other similar physical restraint.

F. It is unlawful for a dog to enter or remain on any passive, natural and/or undeveloped public park property unless such animal is then under control or restrained by a leash or other similar physical restraint.

G. It is unlawful for a dog to enter park areas where the area is specifically posted to prohibit dogs. (Ord. 1500 § 1, 2002; Ord. 1114 § 2, 1987; Ord. 1071 § 1, 1985; Ord. 952 § 1, 1980; Ord. 805 § 3, 1973).

6.04.110 Impoundment authorized when – Notice to owner.

A. It is the duty of such city employees as are designated for that purpose by the mayor or the employees of any authorized agency or any person designated by the mayor to take up and impound any dogs found in the city in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.

B. The dog warden, or his duly appointed agent, shall, immediately upon impounding of any dog, make a complete registry, entering the breed, color, sex and license number and name and address of owner, if known.

C. When any licensed dog is impounded, the dog warden shall forthwith give notice by telephone or mail to the owner of such licensed dog, informing the owner of the impounding of his dog, the date and time of the impounding, and the reason therefor. In addition, notice of such impounding shall be posted, in writing, at police headquarters.

D. If any dog which is not bearing a license shall be impounded, the dog warden shall give notice within 24 hours of such impounding by posting notice giving the breed, color, sex and other identifying characteristics together with the date and place of apprehension. Such notice shall be posted at police headquarters.

E. The dog warden shall deliver the impounded dog to the Skagit County Humane Society or such other animal shelter which is available. The city shall pay to the Skagit County Humane Society or such other animal shelter such fees as are required for the impoundment of the dog. (Ord. 1024 § 2, 1983; Ord. 805 § 4, 1973).

6.04.120 Redemption or other disposition of impounded dogs.

A. For every dog taken up and impounded as provided in this chapter, there shall be paid to the designated official or agency, by any person desiring to redeem such dog, the total of the following fees:

1. Payment of actual expenses for boarding the dog, including any reasonable charges by the Humane Society, plus a distrain fee of $15.00;

2. If no license has been issued for the current year, the annual license fee required by BMC 6.04.050, or if the tag is lost, the replacement fee as provided in BMC 6.04.070.

B. Payment of the above fees shall be exclusive of any fines or penalties imposed upon the owner upon conviction of a violation of any provision of this chapter.

C. Any dog which has been impounded may be redeemed within 72 hours after being impounded. A dog may be redeemed by the owner, or the owner’s agent, by obtaining a validated animal impound release at the Burlington police department. The release will be validated upon submitting proof of ownership, and upon payment of the fees and costs as set forth in subsection A of this section. If such dog is not redeemed within 72 hours after being impounded, such dog shall be subject to being destroyed by the Skagit County Humane Society or other animal shelter; provided, that after 72 hours such dog may be kept and offered for sale at a price to be determined by the Skagit County Humane Society or other animal shelter, or released by the Skagit County Humane Society or animal shelter to any person who shall pay the fees as shall be required by the Skagit County Humane Society, or other animal shelter. (Ord. 1446 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1420 § 1, 1999; Ord. 1024 § 3, 1983; Ord. 805 § 5, 1973).

6.04.130 Rabies – Report required.

Anyone having knowledge of the whereabouts of a dog known to have or suspected of having rabies shall report the facts immediately to the dog warden or police department. The dog warden or police department shall likewise be notified of any person or animal bitten by a rabid or suspected rabid dog. It shall also be the duty of any physician upon treatment of any person bitten by any dog or other animal to immediately report the name and address of such person to the city dog warden or police department. (Ord. 805 § 6, 1973).

6.04.140 Quarantine required when.

A dog which is known to have bitten or injured any person so as to cause an abrasion of the skin, or a suspected rabid dog, shall be placed in confinement under observation of a veterinarian which shall be at the sole expense of the owner, and shall not be killed or released until at least 14 days after the onset of symptoms suggestive of rabies. Any animal of a species subject to rabies that has bitten a person shall likewise be confined and observed for at least 14 days. No person shall fail, refuse or neglect to allow the dog warden or police department, or their respective designees, to make an inspection or examination thereof at any time during such period. (Ord. 805 § 7, 1973).

6.04.150 Acts constituting nuisances – Abatement procedures.

Any person violating any provisions of this chapter in the keeping or maintaining of any nuisance as defined in this chapter shall, in addition to the fine or imprisonment, or both, provided for in this chapter by order of the court in such action, be ordered to forthwith abate and remove such nuisance. If the same is not done by such offender within 24 hours thereafter, the same shall be abated and removed under the direction of the officer authorized by order of the court, which said order of abatement shall be entered upon the docket of the court and made a part of the judgment in said action. Any such person shall be liable for all costs and expenses of abating the nuisance. (Ord. 805 § 10, 1973).

6.04.155 Inhumane treatment of animals – Misdemeanor.

It shall be unlawful for any person to suffer or permit any animal to be tortured, tormented, deprived of necessary sustenance, cruelly beaten or mutilated, or cruelly killed, and whoever having charge or custody of any animal, either as owner or otherwise, inflicts unnecessary suffering or pain upon the same, or unnecessarily fails to provide same with the proper food, drink, air, light, space, shelter or protection from the weather, or who cruelly abandons any animal within the city, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1071 § 3, 1985).

6.04.160 Violation – Penalty.

A. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall have committed a civil infraction and shall be subject to a civil penalty as follows: upon the first violation, a fine of $35.00; upon a second violation, a fine of $50.00; upon a third violation, a fine of $100.00; upon a fourth or subsequent violation, a fine of $150.00, plus forfeiture of the animal causing the violation.

B. In addition to any civil penalty or criminal sentence as provided by this chapter, the owner of the dog, whether licensed or not, shall be liable for actual expenses for boarding the dog, including any reasonable charges by the Humane Society, and if necessary, for the cost of its destruction.

C. Any person violating BMC 6.04.100(D), (E), (F) and (G) shall have committed a civil infraction and shall be subject to a civil penalty fine of $35.00 per infraction. (Ord. 1544 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1506 § 1, 2002; Ord. 1071 § 2, 1985; Ord. 1024 § 4, 1983; Ord. 952 § 2, 1980; Ord. 805 § 9, 1973).

Chapter 6.08
DANGEROUS DOGS

Sections:

6.08.010 Potentially dangerous dogs.

6.08.020 Dangerous dogs.

6.08.030 Hearings.

6.08.040 Immunity.

6.08.050 Enforcement.

6.08.060 Penalties.

6.08.010 Potentially dangerous dogs.

A. It is unlawful for any owner of a potentially dangerous dog, who has been notified by an animal control authority that he or she is the owner of a potentially dangerous dog, to keep such dog within Skagit County unless such owner has procured a license from the animal control authority.

B. The animal control authority may find and declare an animal potentially dangerous if it has probable cause to believe that the animal falls within the definition set forth in BMC 6.04.010(K). The finding must be based upon:

1. The written complaint of a citizen who is willing to testify that the animal has acted in a manner which causes it to fall within the definition in BMC 6.04.010(K); or

2. Dog bite reports filed with the animal control authority as required by this title or state law; or

3. Actions of the dog witnessed by any animal control officer or law enforcement officer; or

4. Other substantial evidence admissible in municipal court.

C. The declaration of potentially dangerous dog shall be in writing, shall be served on the owner in one of the following methods:

1. Certified mail to the owner or keeper’s last known address, if known; or

2. Personally; or

3. If the owner cannot be located by one of the first two methods, by publication in a newspaper of general circulation;

4. The owner of any animal found to be a potentially dangerous dog under this section shall be assessed all service costs expended under this subsection.

D. The declaration shall state at least:

1. A description of the animal;

2. The name and address of the owner or keeper of the animal, if known;

3. The whereabouts of the animal if it is not in the custody of the owner;

4. The facts upon which the declaration of potentially dangerous dog is based;

5. The availability of a hearing in case the person objects to the declaration, if a request is made within five days;

6. The restrictions placed on the animal as a result of the declaration of potentially dangerous dog;

7. The penalties for violation of the restrictions, including the possibility of destruction of the animal, and imprisonment or fining of the owner.

E. If the owner of the animal wishes to object to the declaration of potentially dangerous dog:

1. The owner may, within five days of receipt of the declaration, or within five days of the publication of the declaration pursuant to subsection (C)(3) of this section, request a hearing before the municipal court by submitting a written request to the clerk of the court;

2. If the court finds that there is insufficient evidence to support the declaration, it shall be rescinded, and the restrictions imposed thereby annulled;

3. If the court finds sufficient evidence to support the declaration, it shall impose court costs on the appellant, and may impose additional restrictions on the animal;

4. In the event the court finds that the animal is not a potentially dangerous dog, no court costs shall be assessed against Burlington or the animal control authority or officer.

F. Following service of a declaration of potentially dangerous dog, and pending appeals under this section or to any other court with jurisdiction, the animal control authority may, if circumstances require, impound the animal at the owner’s expense, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, until a court orders either its redemption or destruction.

G. The owner of a potentially dangerous dog shall obtain a license for such dog from the animal control authority, and shall be required to pay the fee for such license in the amount set forth in subsection H of this section, or as hereafter amended. In addition, the owner of a potentially dangerous dog shall pay an annual renewal fee for such license in the amount set forth in subsection H of this section, or as amended after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title.

H. The license fee for each potentially dangerous dog to be licensed under this section is $250.00. The annual renewal fee for each potentially dangerous dog licensed under this section is $50.00. (Ord. 1114 § 3, 1987).

6.08.020 Dangerous dogs.

A. It is unlawful for an owner to have a dangerous dog in the city without a certificate of registration issued under this section. This section shall not apply to dogs used by law enforcement officials for police work.

B. The animal control authority shall issue a certificate of registration to the owner of a dangerous dog if the owner presents to the animal control authority sufficient evidence of:

1. A proper enclosure to confine a dangerous dog and the posting of the premises with a clearly visible warning sign that there is a dangerous dog on the property. In addition, the owner shall conspicuously display a sign with a warning symbol that informs children of the presence of a dangerous dog;

2. A surety bond issued by a surety insurer qualified under chapter 48.28 RCW in a form acceptable to the animal control authority in the sum of at least $50,000, payable to any person injured by the dangerous dog; or

3. A policy of liability insurance, such as homeowner’s insurance, issued by an insurer qualified under RCW Title 48 in the amount of at least $50,000, insuring the owner for any personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous dog.

C. A certificate of registration as used in this section shall be obtained from the animal control authority. The owner of a dangerous dog shall obtain a certificate of registration from the animal control authority, and shall be required to pay the fee for such certificate of registration in the amount set forth in subsection D of this section, or as amended after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title. In addition, the owner of a dangerous dog shall pay an annual renewal fee for each dangerous dog licensed under this section in the amount set forth in subsection D of this section, or as amended after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title, and shall submit proof of compliance with subsection B of this section.

D. The owner of a dangerous dog shall pay a fee for the certificate of registration in the amount of $500.00. The annual renewal fee for each dangerous dog licensed under this section is $100.00. (Ord. 1114 § 4, 1987).

6.08.030 Hearings.

A. Any owner against whom a civil penalty has been assessed under this chapter may contest such civil penalty by requesting a hearing in the Burlington municipal court by requesting such hearing within five days of notification of such civil penalty by the animal control authority.

B. Where an owner has requested a hearing pursuant to subsection A of this section, no potentially dangerous dog or dangerous dog which is in the possession of the animal control authority shall be destroyed until the resolution of such hearing; provided, however, that an additional civil penalty in the amount of $10.00 per day shall be assessed against any owner whose dog remains in the custody of the animal control authority during any hearings requested under this section where resolution of such hearing is that all or any part of the civil penalty against such owner is found to be properly assessed.

C. Following resolution of any contested hearing regarding a civil penalty as provided herein, the owner of any dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog in the possession of the animal control authority shall pay all civil penalties which may have been assessed as authorized above within 10 days of the final resolution of any hearing regarding such civil penalties.

D. Any dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog which has not been picked up from the animal control authority by its owner within 10 days of the final resolution of any hearing regarding any civil penalties under this section shall be destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner; provided, however, that an additional civil penalty in the amount of $65.00 for the cost of destroying such dog shall be assessed against the owner, and may be collected as provided in BMC 6.08.050. (Ord. 1446 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1421 § 1, 1999; Ord. 1114 § 7, 1987).

6.08.040 Immunity.

The city, the animal control authority and any animal control officer shall be immune from any and all civil liability for any actions taken pursuant to this title, or for any failure to take action to enforce the provisions of this title. It is not the purpose or intent of this chapter to create on the part of Burlington or its agents any special duties or relationships with specific individuals. This chapter has been enacted for the welfare of the public as a whole. (Ord. 1114 § 8, 1987).

6.08.050 Enforcement.

A. All civil penalties required to be paid by owners for violations of the provisions of this chapter shall be made to the animal control authority.

B. No potentially dangerous dog or dangerous dog confiscated by the animal control authority shall be returned to any owner until such owner has paid all civil penalties which have been assessed against such owner under this chapter.

C. The city shall have authority to place a lien upon the real property of any owner of a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog against whom a civil penalty has been assessed under this chapter, who has been given notice of such civil penalty and has failed to pay such civil penalty; provided, however, that no such lien shall be placed until 30 days has elapsed from the date of any final determination of the validity of such civil penalty. (Ord. 1114 § 6, 1987).

6.08.060 Penalties.

A. Any owner of a potentially dangerous dog who fails to obtain a license or renewal for such dog as described in BMC 6.08.010 shall be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $250.00; provided, however, that no such civil penalty shall be assessed until five days have elapsed from the date such owner is notified by the animal control authority that such a license or renewal for such potentially dangerous dog is required, or until any appeal brought under that section has been completed, whichever is later.

B. Any owner of a dangerous dog who fails to obtain a certificate of registration or renewal for such dog as set forth in BMC 6.08.010 shall be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $500.00; provided, however, that no such civil penalty shall be assessed until five days have elapsed from the date such owner is notified by the animal control authority that such a license or renewal for such dangerous dog is required.

C. Any dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog for which a license or certificate of registration (or renewal) has not been obtained by its owner, pursuant to subsections A and B of this section, is subject to being impounded by the animal control authority. The owner of any potentially dangerous dog or dangerous dog so impounded shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $10.00 per day for each day such dog remains impounded with the animal control authority. Any potentially dangerous dog or dangerous dog impounded due to the failure of the owner of such dog to obtain the required license or certificate of registration, and which remains impounded for a period of at least 20 days due to the failure of the owner to obtain such license or certificate of registration (or renewal), may be destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner by the animal control authority.

D. It is unlawful for the owner of a dangerous dog to permit the dog to be outside the proper enclosure unless the dog is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under physical restraint of a responsible person. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but shall prevent it from biting any person or animal. Any owner who violates this provision shall be assessed a civil penalty of $250.00 for each violation thereof.

E. Any dangerous dog shall be immediately confiscated by an animal control authority if the: (1) dog is not validly registered under BMC 6.08.010; (2) owner does not secure the liability insurance coverage required under BMC 6.08.010; (3) dog is not maintained in a proper enclosure; (4) dog is outside of the dwelling of the owner, or outside of the proper enclosure and not under physical restraint of the responsible person. In addition, the owner shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable in accordance with BMC 1.24.020. The owner of any dog confiscated under this subsection may recover such dog from the animal control authority upon the payment of a civil fine which shall be in the amount of $250.00 plus $10.00 per day for each day said dog has been in the control of the animal control authority; provided, however, that in the event the owner has not picked up the dangerous dog within 10 days of being notified by the animal control authority that such dog is under the control of such authority, the dog shall be destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner and the owner shall be assessed an additional civil penalty in the amount of $65.00 for the cost of destroying such dangerous dog.

F. If a dangerous dog of an owner with a prior conviction under this chapter attacks or bites a person or another domestic animal, the Burlington police department shall notify the Skagit County animal control authority. In addition, the dangerous dog shall be immediately confiscated by an animal control authority, placed in quarantine for the proper length of time, and thereafter destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner. The owner of any dangerous dog confiscated and destroyed pursuant to this subsection shall be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $15.00 per day for each day such dangerous dog is quarantined with the animal control authority and in the amount of $65.00 for the cost of destroying such dangerous dogs.

G. The owner of any dog that aggressively attacks and causes severe injury or death of any human, regardless of whether there has been any previous determination of whether such dog is potentially dangerous or dangerous, shall be reported to the Skagit County animal control authority. In addition, the dog shall be immediately confiscated by an animal control authority, placed in quarantine for the proper length of time, and thereafter destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner. The owner of any dangerous dog confiscated and destroyed pursuant to this subsection shall be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $15.00 per day for each day such dangerous dog is quarantined with the animal control authority and in the amount of $65.00 for the cost of destroying such dangerous dog. (Ord. 1446 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1421 § 2, 1999; Ord. 1114 § 5, 1987).