Mary Esther, Florida

Sec. 4-21. – Penalties.

(b) Additional penalty for animals not spayed or neutered. The owner of an animal impounded for a second time and found in violation of this chapter shall be assessed an additional fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) if the animal has not been spayed or neutered. The owner of such animal shall have the option of paying the additional one hundred dollar ($100.00) fine or, in the alternative, shall have the animal spayed or neutered by a licensed veterinarian within ten (10) days of the violation. If the owner elects to have the animal spayed or neutered, the owner shall present proof of spaying or neutering and shall deduct the one hundred dollars ($100.00) additional fine from the total fine amount.