§ 8-32-3 — Penalty
Memphis Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 33: codified through Ordinance No. 5959, enacted May 12, 2026) · Memphis Code of Ordinances § 8-32-3
Corpus is an independent public-information project, not the official City of Memphis website. Stable reference URL
Sec. 8-32-3. - Penalty.
A. Animal cruelty and animal fighting are dangerous public nuisances and all monies, profits and fruits of such illegal activity shall be subject to forfeiture action. B. In addition to penalties named in subsections 8-32-1(D) and (E), a lien for all costs and expenses of enforcement of this ordinance, including veterinary treatment and care, feeding and housing of animals surrendered or forfeited under this ordinance is declared on property where violation(s) of this section occurred. Such liens shall be enforced by attachment proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. No. 5417, § 1, 10-18-2011)