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Fayette Penalty When No Penalty Specifically Provided for Herein ordinance (§ 205.300)

Chapter 205: Animals and Fowl · Article IV. Violations And Penalties

In short: Chapter 205 violations carry minimum fines of $25 for a first offense, $75 for a second and $150 for a third or later within 12 months.

Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.

The following penalty provisions shall apply for any violation under Chapter 205 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fayette, Missouri, unless a Section under Chapter 205 already provides a penalty provision within the Section. Any person found to be in violation of the provisions of Chapter 205 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fayette, Missouri, shall be punished in accordance with Chapter 100, Article III, of the Code of the City of Fayette, Missouri; however, the minimum fine for the first offense shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00), for the second offense within a twelve (12) month period shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) and for the third and subsequent offenses within a twelve (12) month period the minimum fine shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). The owner of said animal must also show proof of an up-to-date rabies vaccination and purchase a City dog tax tag.

Official source: City of Fayette official Code of Ordinances (online), § 205.300

Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.