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Commission reduces animal‑control lien for veteran after board debate
Summary
On an appeal, the board cut an animal‑control code enforcement lien tied to attacks on livestock from $10,000 per dog to $2,500 per dog (including administrative fees, $5,000 total). Commissioners cited the veteran’s service and his inability to appear at the original hearing, while also emphasizing owner responsibility for dangerous animals.
The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners voted on Nov. 18 to reduce a code‑enforcement lien against a local property owner who faced sanctions after his animals attacked neighbors’ livestock.
Attorney George Angelaitis, appearing for the property owner, told the board his client is a 100% service‑connected disabled veteran and was hospitalized and unable to attend the original code‑enforcement hearing. "In the spirit of Veterans Day, I'm calling upon your mercy and…
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