CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION

 


Article 1. Definitions; Quarantine and Bite Protocols 1

2-101... Definitions. 1

2-102... Inspection of premises. 4

2-103... Animals which have bitten persons or other animals. 4

2-104... Quarantine of animals. 4

2-105... Cost of quarantine or rabies diagnosis. 5

2-106... Submission of head for rabies diagnosis. 5

Article 2. Impounding Animals. 5

2-201... Impounding animals at large. 5

2-202... Keeping and feeding stray animals-requirements, failure to surrender. 6

2-203... Violation, penalty. 6

2-204... Impounding animals without licenses. 6

2-205... Impoundment procedure and disposition. 7

2-206... Identification of owners-notice to appear. 7

2-207... Redemption of impounded animals. 7

2-208... Adoption of animals. 8

2-209... Breaking pound. 8

Article 3. Commercial Animal Regulations. 9

2-301... Animal dealers; state law incorporated by reference. 9

2-302... Commercial animal enterprise. 9

2-303... Facility requirements for permits to board, house or otherwise keep animals. 9

2-304... Revocation or suspension of commercial animal enterprise. 10

2-305... Designation of agent. 10

2-306... Other non-domestic animals and issuance of permit to operate circus or zoo. 10

Article 4. Dangerous Animals. 12

2-401... Violation of sections regarding prohibited animals. 12

Article 5. Animal Licenses and Permits 12

2-501... License. 12

2-502... Number of animals allowed. 13

2-503... Vaccination required. 13

2-504... Licensing period and procurement. 14

2-505... Tags. 14

2-506... Licensing fees. 14

2-507... Guard dogs. 14

2-508... Use regulated. 15

2-509... Kennels; permit requirements. 15

2-510... Permit period and issuance. 15

2-511... Kennels regulated- location. 15

2-512... Revocation. 16

2-513... Requirements for sale. 16

2-514... Violation; penalty. 16

Article 6. Animal Protection and Control Regulations  16

2-601... Cruelty to animals. 16

2-602... Dog fighting; animal fighting equipment. 17

2-603... Neglectful care of animals. 17

2-604... Indecent exhibitions-prohibited. 19

2-605... Trapping. 20

2-607... Animal waste. 21

2-608... Violation; penalty. 21

2-609... Animals at large prohibited. 22

2-610... Nuisances. 22

2-611... Violation; penalty. 23

2-612... Tethering. 23

Article 7. Dangerous Animals. 24

2-701... Keeping of wild or exotic animals. 24

2-702... Dangerous animals. 25

2-703... Vicious animals. 25

2-704... Restrictions on the ownership of Staffordshire terriers and mix breeds thereof: 25

2-705... Keeping of dangerous animals. 27

Article 8. Livestock. 28

2-801... Keeping livestock. 29

2-802... Farm animals and livestock range and other restrictions  29

2-803... Licensing fees. 30

2-804... Impoundment of estray and livestock. 30

2-805... Educational exception. 32

2-806... Violation; penalty. 32

Article 9. Livestock. 32

2-901... Sentence enhancements for violation of prohibitions. 32

2-902... Penalty section and fees. 33

Article 10. Service Animals, Therapy Animals and Emotional Support Animals  33

2-1001.  Purpose. 33

2-1002.  Verification requirements. 33

2-1003.  Additional requirements. 34