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The owner of a vicious animal shall not suffer or permit the animal to go beyond the premises of the owner unless the animal is securely muzzled and restrained by a chain or leash, and under the physical restraint of a person. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the animal or interfere with its vision or respiration, but shall prevent it from biting any human or animal.
(Ord. O-50-87, passed 1-12-88) Penalty, see § 91.99
The owner of a vicious animal shall display in a prominent place on his or her premises a clearly visible warning sign indicating that there is a vicious animal on the premises. A similar sign is required to be posted on the pen or kennel of the animal.
(Ord. O-50-87, passed 1-12-88) Penalty, see § 91.99
Owners of vicious animals must, within 30 days of the effective date of Ordinance 0-50-87, provide proof to the City Clerk of public liability insurance in the amount of at least $25,000. insuring the owner for any personal injuries inflicted by his or her vicious animal.
(Ord. O-50-87, passed 1-12-88) Penalty, see § 91.99
COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENTS
In addition to the definitions provided in § 91.01, the following definition shall apply to the provisions of this subchapter, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"OWNER AND OPERATOR." Any person, group of persons, partnership, or any entity owning or operating a commercial animal establishment.
(Ord. O-14-10, passed 12-14-10)
(A) All commercial animal establishments shall obtain and maintain a valid commercial animal establishment license in order to operate a commercial animal establishment within the county.
(B) The commercial animal establishment licenses shall be issued by the Director of Animal Control.
(C) The commercial animal establishment license shall be valid for a period of one year, effective July 1 through June 30 of each year.
(D) The commercial animal establishment license shall be renewed annually.
(Ord. O-14-10, passed 12-14-10)
(A) All commercial animal establishments shall provide an adequate environment for each animal which is compatible with the general health and welfare of the animal.
(B) All commercial animal establishments shall provide adequate space for each animal. Each cage or enclosure shall be large enough for the animal to stand, sit, lie and turn around without touching the walls or ceiling of the cage or enclosure, or other animal.
(C) All commercial animal establishments shall provide adequate sanitation. Each cage or enclosure shall be maintained as follows:
(1) Cages or enclosures containing dogs or cats, of any age, shall be cleaned with hot water, disinfectant and detergent daily (including holidays), or more if conditions require additional cleaning or disinfecting to keep animals out of contact with feces or urine. Litter boxes shall be cleaned daily (including holidays) and the litter changed as needed.
(2) Cages or enclosures containing birds shall contain a perch and shall be cleaned with hot water and disinfectant at least twice weekly or more if conditions require additional cleaning.
(3) Cages or enclosures containing small animals shall be cleaned with hot water and disinfectant at least twice weekly or more if conditions require additional cleaning.
(D) All commercial animal establishments shall provide adequate nourishment and water for each animal as follows:
(1) Each animal shall be given fresh food and water daily, including holidays.
(2) Soft food shall be available to those animals unable to chew standard dry food.
(3) Potable water shall be available to each animal at all times.
(4) Food and water containers shall be washed and disinfected daily.
(E) All commercial animal establishments shall provide proper medical treatment from a veterinarian for sick or injured animals.
(F) All commercial animal establishments shall provide an adequate room (cage) temperature for the general health and welfare of the animal.
(G) All commercial animal establishments shall provide for general cleanliness of the establishment, and shall not permit an insect or rodent infestation.
(Ord. O-14-10, passed 12-14-10)
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