ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL.. 1

2-101.... Definitions. 1

2-102.... Interference with animal control or police officers. 3

2-103.... Owners to comply with regulations issued to protect public health. 3

2-104.... Keeping animals near residences of others. 3

2-105.... Unattended animals used for riding or driving. 3

2-106.... Keeping of hogs and goats. 3

2-107.... Proper maintenance of animal yard structures and pen required. 3

2-108.... Animal nuisance activities. 4

2-109.... Excessive animal noise. 4

2-110.... Running at large. 5

2-111.... Animals in public places. 5

2-112.... Removal of animal feces required. 5

2-113.... Keeping of domesticated fowl. 5

2-114.... Tethering of animals. 6

ARTICLE 2. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT   7

2-201.... Duties of city administrator. 7

2-202.... Duty of the police department. 7

2-203.... Summons issuance; authorization. 7

2-204.... Right of entry of private property to investigate animal’s condition. 7

2-205.... Impoundment of animals in violation of chapter. 7

2-206.... Tranquilizing gun authorized; killing authorized under certain conditions. 8

2-207.... Collecting, maintaining records and remittance of fees. 8

ARTICLE 3. CRUELTY AND RELATED OFFENSES  9

2-301.... Euthanization of suffering animals; redemption by owner; payment of expenses by owner. 9

2-302.... Care of animals; acts of unlawful cruelty. 9

2-303.... Torment or abuse. 9

2-304.... Animals struck by motor vehicles; duties of operator. 9

2-305.... Offering of animals as prizes or inducements. 9

2-306.... Exposing poisonous substances. 10

2-307.... Use of spring steel traps. 10

2-308.... Killing songbirds or molesting nests of songbirds. 10

2-309.... Holding animals belonging to others. 10

2-310.... Use of devices in animal exhibitions or circuses which cause harm. 10

ARTICLE 4. DOGS AND CATS. 11

2-401.... Registration. 11

2-402.... License; denial, revocation and reinstatement. 12

2-403.... Confinement when in heat. 12

2-404.... Proper identification required. 13

2-405.... Guard dogs. 13

2-406.... Rabies vaccination. 13

2-407.... Dog Bite Scale. 13

2-408.... Dangerous and Vicious animals. 14

2-409.... Emergency treatment. 15

2-410.... Notification of impoundment; breaking into pound. 16

2-411.... Prosecution for violations authorized. 16

2-412.... Period for holding animals. 16

2-413.... Procedure and fees for recovery of animals. 17