Section 66-23 PENALTY.

Any violation of this Article or commission of an act declared unlawful by this Article shall be punished as a misdemeanor pursuant to Town of Front Royal Code Section 1-15.

It shall not be a defense to a charge placed under this Article that any animal is in fact not dangerous or is in fact docile. However, this Article is not intended to apply to an animal that is of such a size or appearance that reasonable persons would not be startled, afraid or placed in fear of harm to themselves, another person or a companion animal under the circumstances present at the time of any offense charged.