Chapter 6.16
CANINES AT LARGE
Sections:
6.16.010 Restraint Required When Canine Off-Premises
6.16.020 Proper Care of Canines Required
6.16.030 Permit Required for Certain Exhibitions
6.16.040 Redemption–Fees–License Required
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. 1224 (part), 2014: Ord. 1009 (part), 2007; Ord. 946, 2004)
(Manual, Amended, 06/18/2004)
6.16.020 Proper Care of Canines Required
A. All canines must be confined within a fenced area, unless on a leash not longer than six (6) feet long, and which is in the immediate physical control of the owner or caregiver of the canine. At no time may any canine be tied to, chained or leashed to any inanimate object, i.e., tree, post, dog house, fence, etc.
B. If the canine is enclosed in a fenced area, the fenced area must be at least one hundred (100) square feet, and must be of such height that the canine will not be able to escape the fenced area. The enclosed area must contain a covered shelter at least five (5) feet by five (5) feet. A residential structure or other covered structure at least five (5) feet by five (5) feet on the owner’s property may satisfy the shelter requirement if made available as a shelter to the canine. The fenced area and shelter shall be kept clean and free of fecal matter.
C. No canine shall be left unattended while enclosed in a vehicle.
D. Owners of canines shall provide daily food for the canine that is free from contamination and is of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to maintain the animal in good health. Owners of canines shall also provide clean water for the animal daily.
E. Owners of canines shall provide reasonable care for animal illnesses and injuries. (Ord. 1224 (part), 2014: Ord. 1201, 2013: 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 Humane Services Manager. (Ord. 1224 (part), 2014: 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 Humane Services Manager or his/her 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 provided in this chapter. (Ord. 1224 (part), 2014: 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 Finance Director.
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 Finance Director. (Ord. 1224 (part), 2014: Ord. 1009 (part), 2007; Ord. 946, 2004. Formerly 6.16.060)
(Manual, Amended, 06/18/2004)