Sec. 823.009.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A person may not cause, suffer, allow, or permit a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.
(b)  A person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter shall be assessed a civil penalty.  A civil penalty under this chapter may not be less than $100 or more than $500 for each violation and for each day of a continuing violation.  This subsection does not apply at an animal shelter operated by a municipality.
(c)  If it appears that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the county or municipality in which the violation occurs may institute a civil suit in district court for:
(1)  injunctive relief to restrain the person from continuing the violation or threat of violation;
(2)  the assessment and recovery of the civil penalty; or
(3)  both injunctive relief and the civil penalty.
(d)  A bond is not required in an action brought under this section.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 924 (H.B. 3004), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.