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Any cat found to be at large without (a) collar, (b) license or (c) imbedded ownership chip shall be determined to be a feral cat. For purposes of this section a cat shall have a short coat of fur to qualify as a feral cat in addition to the aforementioned requirements of the definition. A feral cat shall be held for a period of twenty-four hours from the date of capture before transportation to the Animal Rescue League. If unclaimed within twenty-four hours, the cat shall be identified as a feral cat for purposes of record management with the Animal Rescue League.
(Ord. 1675 – Oct. 10 Supp.)
It is unlawful to tamper with a rabies vaccination tag.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 351.45)
1. A person commits the offense of tampering with a rabies vaccination tag if all of the following apply:
A. The person knowingly removes, damages, or destroys a rabies vaccination tag as described in Section 351.35 of the Code of Iowa.
B. The rabies vaccination tag is attached to a collar worn by a dog, including as provided in Sections 351.25 and 351.26 of the Code of Iowa.
2. This section shall not apply to an act taken by any of the following:
A. The owner of the dog, an agent of the owner, or a person authorized to take action by the owner.
B. A peace officer.
C. A veterinarian.
D. An animal shelter or pound.
It is unlawful to tamper with an electronic handling device.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 351.46)
1. A person commits the offense of tampering with an electronic handling device if all of the following apply:
A. The person knowingly removes, disables, or destroys an electronic device designed and used to maintain custody or control of the dog or modify the dog’s behavior.
B. The electronic device is attached to or worn by the dog or attached to an item worn by the dog, including (but not limited to) a collar, harness, or vest.
2. This section shall not apply to an act taken by any of the following:
A. The owner of the dog, an agent of the owner, or a person authorized to take action by the owner.
B. A peace officer.
C. A veterinarian.
D. An animal shelter or pound.