A. 
A violation of any section of this chapter shall be punishable by:
(1) 
Where prosecuted pursuant to the Penal Law, a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $250, or imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both; or
(2) 
Where prosecuted as an action to recover a civil penalty, by a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.
B. 
In the case of failure to curb a dog, a fine to the owner or harborer of the dog shall be as follows:
(1) 
Not less than $50 nor more than $75 for the first offense.
(2) 
Not less than $75 nor more than $100 for the second offense.
(3) 
Not less than $100 nor more than $200 for each additional offense.