A. Citations – Contents. The citation issued for violation of the provisions of this title shall be in writing, state the nature of the violations, name the alleged violator, and contain a notice to answer to the charges against the alleged violator in the Alaska State District Court for the Third Judicial District at Palmer. The citation shall further state that the defendant is entitled to a trial, to engage counsel, to confront and question witnesses, to testify, and to subpoena witnesses in the defendant’s behalf. The citation shall also indicate whether a court appearance is mandatory or can be waived, shall state the fine established by city ordinance, the procedure the defendant must follow in responding to the citation, and the consequences for failure to respond.

B. Issuance. Any animal care and regulation officer or other authorized agent of the city may issue, file and serve citations for violations of the provisions of this title.

C. Disposition. A person issued a citation pursuant to this title has the option of paying the applicable fine to the district court clerk upon entering the plea of “no contest” and waiving appearance in court. The defendant may enter a plea of “not guilty” and request a trial.

D. No Contest and Conviction. Persons who do not contest the citation, who change their original plea of “not guilty” to “no contest,” or persons convicted of the offense charged shall be fined according to the fine schedule for all violations set forth in WMC 7.32.050 and for all other violations according to the fine limits set forth in WMC 7.32.010. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 10, 2009; prior code § 12.40.060)