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Section V. Penalty and Enforcement A. In addition to penalties and enforcement clauses stated within Sections of Chapter 822, "Health and Safety Code", adopted by this Ordinance; any person, dog owner, and/or property owner who violates any section or clause of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a Class C Misdemeanor, and, at the minimum, shall be subject to a fine of up to $500 plus court costs. Each dog or dog owner subject to this Ordinance and each day of any violation shall constitute a separate offense. B. Pursuant to Section 22.042, Chapter 22, Local Government Code, the Mayor of the City of Blossom, or his designee, shall be authorized to request the Lamar County Sheriff or any authorized law enforcement officer to assist with enforcement of or compliance with this Ordinance or Section thereof. C. The City may request the Lamar County Sheriff and/or any other law enforcement or animal control officer to assist with legal and acceptable methods of impoundment and/or destruction of animals which are considered an immediate threat or danger to any animal or person. D. If, after proper notice, violators of this Ordinance fail to respond, and/or fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this Ordinance, in order to protect the public safety and general welfare of the citizens, employees, and contractors of the City of Blossom, the City will be authorized to curtail all City services to the property on which the dog is being kept until corrective action has been completed. E. In addition to the enforcement actions listed above, the Mayor is authorized to order any other legal emergency actions or methods necessary to protect the immediate safety of any person(s) or animal(s). Section VI. State Statutes and Local Government Code Shall Prevail Provisions of this Ordinance, or Sections, sentences, or clauses contained herein, which may be in conflict with the Local Government Code, or applicable State Statutes, are hereby superseded to the degree that the Local Government Code or State Statute shall prevail. Section VII. Prior and/or Existing Ordinance(s) Superseded Any existing Ordinance of the City of Blossom in conflict with this Ordinance is hereby superseded to the degree that the provisions of this Ordinance shall prevail. Section VIII. Ordinance is Cumulative Except as provided in Section VII, above, this Ordinance shall be cumulative of, and in addition to City Ordinance No. 01-005, and all other Ordinances of the City of Blossom. Section IX. Severability r-