(a)   It shall be unlawful for any person intentionally to interfere with, hinder, harass, molest, injure, obstruct, or disobey a lawful order from any animal management officer in the discharge of his official duties under this chapter or other applicable law.

(b)   It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to allow or to refuse entry to an animal management officer demanding entry for purposes of inspection pursuant to section 14-4(e) and (f).

(a)   Strict liability.  For the purpose of prosecution for violations of any section of this chapter, it shall not be necessary in order to obtain a conviction to prove notice on the part of the owner or custodian of the animal in question that said animal was violating any of the sections of this chapter at the time and place charged, it being the purpose of this section to impose strict liability upon the owner or custodian of any animal. Each separate day or any portion thereof during which such violation of this chapter occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided. 

(b)   Special sanctions.  The animal management officer, or the city attorney or his designee, may recommend that one or more special sanctions be levied against any animal owner or custodian convicted of any violation of this chapter. This recommendation may be presented to the municipal court as a proposed condition of sentencing upon conviction and may be in lieu of or in addition to the penalty specified in section 14-7. The court may take into consideration the severity of the incident, the prior history of the owner or custodian, and the recommendation of the animal management officer or city attorney. Special sanctions include, but are not limited to the following: 

(1)   Construction of a secure animal enclosure (built to the specifications of animal management) and in compliance with the zoning ordinance;

(2)   Spaying or neutering of the animal(s);

(3)   Obedience training/behavior modification;

(4)   Responsible pet ownership class;

(5)   Community service work;

(6)   Euthanasia of the animal(s);

(7)   Prohibition from owning animals for a specified period;

(8)   Use of humane training devices for behavior modification;

(9)   Inspections of premises where animal(s) is kept;

(10)   Restitution for costs of care rendered or shelter given at the city's designated animal shelter, costs of veterinary care, and costs of medical treatment; and

(11)   Treatment or counseling program(s).

(12)   Proof of liability insurance in the amount of at least $100,000.00, covering any damage or injury which may be caused by the animal during the policy period. The policy period shall be for a term of not less than 12 consecutive months. The policy shall contain a provision requiring the insurer to provide written notice to the court not less than 15 days prior to any cancellation, termination, or expiration of the policy.