Section 17-350. Violations and penalties

a. Any person who violates any
  provision of this subchapter  or  any  of  the  regulations  promulgated
  hereunder  shall  be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not
  less than five hundred  nor  more  than  five  thousand  dollars  or  by
  imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
    b.  In  addition  to the penalties prescribed by subdivision a of this
  section,  any  person  who  violates  any  of  the  provisions  of  this
  subchapter  or  any  rule  or  regulation promulgated hereunder shall be
  liable for a civil penalty of not less than five hundred nor  more  than
  five thousand dollars.
    c.  Any  fine  or  penalty  assessed  pursuant  to this section may be
  reduced by any amount which is paid as restitution by the owner  of  the
  dog  to  the  person  or  persons  suffering  serious physical injury as
  compensation for unreimbursed medical expenses, lost earnings and  other
  damages resulting from such injury.