§ 4-29. Contents of citation.

A citation issued by an enforcement officer under the provisions of the act shall be in a form prescribed by the board and shall include:

(1)

The time and date of issuance;

(2)

The name and address of the person accused;

(3)

The date and time the civil infraction was committed;

(4)

The section and number of this article which was violated;

(5)

The name and authority of the issuing animal protection officer;

(6)

The facts constituting probable cause;

(7)

The time, date, and place at which the person accused shall appear in court;

(8)

The signature of the person accused;

(9)

The procedure for the person to follow in order to pay the specific civil penalty imposed or to contest the citation;

(10)

The maximum civil penalty if the person elects to contest the citation; and

(11)

A conspicuous statement that if the person fails:

a.

To pay the civil penalty within the time allowed; or

b.

To appear in court to contest the citation, then he shall be deemed to have waived his right to contest the citation, and that in such case judgment may be entered against the person for an amount up to the maximum civil penalty.

(Ord. No. 2017-07, § 26, 5-2-17)