Chapter 6.16
CANINES AT LARGE
Sections:
6.16.010 Restraint Required When Canine Off-Premises
6.16.020 Tying Canines in Public Ways Prohibited
6.16.030 Permit Required for Certain Exhibitions
6.16.040 Redemption–Fees–License Required
6.16.050 Violations–Penalties
6.16.010 Restraint Required When Canine Off-Premises
Every person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any canine of any age shall keep such canine exclusively upon his own premises; provided, however, that the canine may be off such premises if it is under the control of a competent person and restrained by a substantial chain, leash, rope or cord of sufficient strength to control said animal. (Ord. 1009 (part), 2007; Ord. 946, 2004)
(Manual, Amended, 06/18/2004)
6.16.020 Tying Canines in Public Ways Prohibited
A. Any person who pickets or ties a canine or canines in any of the dedicated public ways of the city for the purpose of grazing or feeding shall be in violation of this section.
B. No person in charge of any canine shall permit such canine in a public park or upon any public school property unless the canine is physically restrained by a leash, enclosed in a car, cage or similar enclosure or being exhibited at a recognized kennel club event, public school or park sponsored event. (Ord. 1009 (part), 2007; Ord. 946, 2004)
(Manual, Amended, 06/18/2004)
6.16.030 Permit Required for Certain Exhibitions
Exhibitions or parades of canines, which are ferae naturae in the eyes of the law, may be conducted only upon securing a permit from the Animal Control Director. (Ord. 1009 (part), 2007; Ord. 946, 2004)
(Manual, Amended, 06/18/2004)
6.16.040 Redemption–Fees–License Required
A. Within seventy-two (72) hours after the impoundment of the canine under the provisions of the preceding sections, if the ownership of the canine is proven and the owner of the canine calls for it, he shall be able to remove it on payment of a fee together with the costs of impoundment, such fees to be paid to the City of Winslow and set by ordinance.
B. If such canine is licensed and the collar bearing the license number is lost or the license tag is lost, the replacement of such at the expense of the owner shall be required before he is allowed to remove the canine from impoundment. If the canine is unlicensed, the owner who desires to redeem the canine shall deliver a certificate of vaccination to the Animal Control Supervisor or his designated officer and pay to him the required license fee and other fees in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and thereupon, the owner so reclaiming such canine shall be entitled to a license and numbered tag as provide in this chapter. (Ord. 1009 (part), 2007; Ord. 946, 2004. Formerly 6.16.050)
(Manual, Amended, 06/18/2004)
6.16.050 Violations–Penalties
A. Any person who fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter or violates any of its provisions is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor unless another classification is specifically given in this chapter.
B. When a person convicted of a violation of this chapter has previously been convicted of that section within a period of twelve (12) months, the municipal court judge shall also order the defendant to pay a surcharge of fifty dollars ($50.00) to the city treasurer or designated agent.
C. When a person convicted of a violation of this chapter has twice previously been convicted of a violation of this chapter within a period of twelve (12) months, the municipal court judge shall also order the defendant to pay a surcharge of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to the city treasurer or designated agent. (Ord. 1009 (part), 2007; Ord. 946, 2004. Formerly 6.16.060)
(Manual, Amended, 06/18/2004)