TITLE 5
PUBLIC SAFETY

CHAPTER 1
ANIMALS

SECTION:

5-1-1: Legal Authority

5-1-2: Purpose

5-1-3: Scope

5-1-4: Definitions

5-1-5: Administrative Provisions For Animal Control Contractors; Animal Shelter

5-1-6: Dog Licensing

5-1-7: Dog Regulations

5-1-8: Non-Canine Animal At Large

5-1-9: Noncommercial Kennels Licensing

5-1-10: Rabies Vaccination; Quarantine

5-1-11: Dangerous And Potentially Dangerous Dogs

5-1-12: Prohibited Animals

5-1-13: Nuisances

5-1-14: Cruelty To Animals

5-1-15: Use Of Animal Traps

5-1-16: Commanding Animal To Attack

5-1-17: Interference With Officials

5-1-18: Driving Or Riding Animals

5-1-19: Animal Endangerment; Confinement In Unattended Vehicle; Immunity From Civil Liability For Animal Rescue

5-1-20: Impoundment; Determination And Forfeiture Hearings; And Appeals

5-1-21: Liability Of Parents For Minors Owning Animals

5-1-22: Sale Of Commercially Bred Dogs And Cats In Retail Stores Prohibited

5-1-23: Transfer Of Animals Upon Public Properties Prohibited

5-1-24: Nonliability Of City

5-1-25: Penalty

5-1-1: LEGAL AUTHORITY:

Idaho Code sections 50-302, 50-304, 50-319 and 25-2812 authorize the City to enact ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations to promote and maintain the public's health, welfare and safety in general, and specifically permits the City to regulate animals at large and dangerous dogs within its jurisdiction. (Ord. 20-21, 5-11-2021)

5-1-2: PURPOSE:

The purpose of City's Animal Code is to promote and ensure the safety and well- being of both humans and domesticated animals living within the City's jurisdiction. (Ord. 20-21, 5-11-2021)

5-1-3: SCOPE:

This chapter establishes requirements, procedures, and regulations for the keeping and caring of domestic animals, including, but not limited to, licensing, vaccinations, and impoundment of such animals. (Ord. 20-21, 5-11-2021)