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Any person who permanently disables a police dog as a result of any unlawful act set forth in LMC 9.07.020 shall be liable for the value of the police dog at the time the incident occurred which shall include the cost to the City to replace the dog, including but not limited to purchase, training, care, feeding, and any veterinary costs related to the injury or death of the dog. If the police dog is not permanently disabled but sustains an injury as a result of any unlawful act set forth in LMC 9.07.020, the responsible person shall pay, at a minimum, the costs of veterinary care required to return the canine to duty. All costs assessed under this section shall be paid to the general fund of the City of Lakewood. [Ord. 526 § 2, 2010.]