A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
If a person, without lawful authority or excuse, releases any animal seized for the purpose of being impounded under this section from the pound or other place where it is impounded, or on the way to or from any such place, or damages any such place, he is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.
Nothing in this section prejudices or affects any right of pasture on the side of a highway.