Sec. 3-148.04. Penalties, denial; revocation

Failure to obtain an animal hobby or foster care permit as required in Sections 3-148.01 and 3-148.03 shall result in a fine of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for the first offense, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for the second offense, and One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each subsequent offense in a two (2) year period.

The Department shall deny any application for an animal hobby or foster care permit if the Administrator determines that the applicant is in violation of the standards herein.

The Director may revoke the animal hobby or foster care permit if the Director determines that the owner or custodian is in violation of the standards herein.

The Director shall give written notice of denial or revocation of an animal hobby or foster care permit to the applicant or permittee at the address shown on the permit application. The notice shall set forth the reasons for the denial or revocation.

The denial or revocation shall be effective on the date set forth therein.

The decision to deny or revoke an animal hobby or foster care permit may be appealed to the Commission for Animal Control within ten (10) days of the date of the letter of denial or revocation. Any such appeal shall be governed by Sections 3-110 and 3-111 of this Subtitle.

Any animals found to be maintained in violation of the standards set forth herein may be subject to impoundment by the County.