Chapter 7.15
ANIMALS AT LARGE
Sections:
7.15.010 Animals at large prohibited.
7.15.030 Violations for animals at large—Civil infraction—Misdemeanor.
Prior legislation: Ord. 1683.
7.15.010 Animals at large prohibited.
It is unlawful for the owner or keeper of any dog or livestock to cause, permit or allow such animal owned, harbored or controlled or kept in the city to be at large. (Ord. 2370 § 1 (part), 2016: Ord. 2151 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. 2109 § 1 (part), 2003).
7.15.020 At large defined.
The term “at large” as used in this chapter means off the premises of the owner or keeper of such animal, except that while away from said premises such animal or animals shall at all times be controlled by means of a lead by the owner or keeper or some duly authorized and competent person, or shall be safely and securely confined or completely controlled while in or on any vehicle. (Ord. 2370 § 1 (part), 2016: Ord. 2151 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. 2109 § 1 (part), 2003).
7.15.030 Violations for animals at large—Civil infraction—Misdemeanor.
Any person who knowingly violates or fails to comply with CMC 7.15.010 shall be deemed to have committed the following:
A. First offense for animal at large as prohibited under CMC 7.15.010 shall constitute a Class 1 civil infraction with the maximum assessment not to exceed the amount of two hundred fifty dollars, not including statutory assessments.
B. Second and subsequent offenses for animal at large as prohibited under CMC 7.15.010 shall constitute a misdemeanor, and if found guilty, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars, plus costs and assessments. Second and subsequent offenses shall mean a violation of this chapter which is committed at the same location by the same individual within one calendar year of the first offense. (Ord. 2370 § 1 (part), 2016: Ord. 2151 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. 2109 § 1 (part), 2003).