CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION

CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION

 


Article 1. General Provisions. 1

2-101... Definitions. 1

2-102... Animal control officer; capture/destruction. 2

2-103... Same; right of entry; unlawful interference. 2

2-104... Cruelty to animals. 2

2-105... Same; exceptions. 3

2-106... Keeping animals. 4

2-107... Animal traps. 4

2-108... Nuisance; animal activities prohibited. 4

2-109... Noisy animals. 5

2-110... Animal confines; shelters. 5

2-110a.  Payment of animal shelter fees. 6

2-111... Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens. 6

2-112... Death of animals. 7

2-113... Vicious animals. 7

2-114... Running at large. 8

2-115... Impoundment of rabies suspects. 8

2-116... Animals bitten by rabid animals. 9

2-117... Vehicular accidents involving animals. 9

2-118... Emergency; proclamation. 9

2-119... Kennel licenses. 9

Article 2. Dogs. 11

2-201... Registration and vaccination required; fee. 11

2-202... Dog tags. 11

2-203... Same; counterfeit tag. 11

2-204... Evidence of vaccination. 12

2-205... Visiting dogs. 12

2-206... Running at large; fine. 12

2-207... Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee. 12

2-208... Confinement of dogs in heat. 13

2-209... Muzzling. 13

Article 3. Other Animals. 14

2-301... Exotic animals. 14

2-302... Keeping certain fowl. 15

Article 4. Vicious Dogs. 20

2-401... Definitions. 20

2-402... Notice of keeping dangerous animals. 21

2-403... Seizure and impounding of dangerous animals. 22

2-404... Permit required. 22

2-405... Issuance of permit. 22

2-406... Application for permit. 22

2-407... Dangerous animal permit fee. 23

2-408... Temporary permits; powers of city clerk. 23

2-409... Term and renewal of permits. 23

2-410... Inspections, investigations, and issuance of renewal permits. 24

2-411... Revocation and suspension of permits. 24

2-412... Appeals; fees. 24

2-413... Appeals, administrative hearing. 25

2-414... Subpoena power. 25

2-415... Appeal; district court. 25

2-416... Severability. 25

2-417... Violations and penalties. 26

2-418... Costs to be paid by responsible persons. 26

Article 5. Cats. 27

2-501... Registration and vaccination required; fee. 27

2-502... Cat tags. 27

2-503... Evidence of vaccination. 27