Cleveland, Mississippi

Sec. 10-25. – Unlawful to permit dogs to run at large.

(a) It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog to permit the same to run at large in said City

of Cleveland.

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(h) In addition to the $25.00 fee to re-claim a dog found running at large, any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be fined the sum of $50.00, plus all lawful costs for the first offense. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be fined the sum of $75.00, plus all lawful costs for the second offense. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be fined the sum of $100.00, plus all lawful costs for the third and subsequent offenses. In addition, in the discretion of the court, the owner of the animal may be required to:

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(3) Spay or neuter the animal;