§ 6-67 COMPLIANCE.

   (a)   It shall be unlawful for an animal establishment to sell, trade or give away any dog or cat, over three months of age, unless the dog or cat has been microchipped or licensed and vaccinated as required by this chapter.

   (b)   The director shall be permitted to inspect any animal establishment and all animals and the premises where such animals are kept at any reasonable time during normal business hours to ensure compliance with all provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)

§ 6-68 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENTS.

   (a)   In addition to the other requirements of this article, animal establishments shall comply with the following minimum standards:

      (1)   Remove manure and droppings from pens, yards, cages and other enclosures daily and handle or dispose of the excretions in such manner as to keep the premises free of any nuisance;

      (2)   Place food in impervious containers on impervious surfaces;

      (3)   Remove all refuse on the premises and dispose of same by a means approved by the city health officer;

      (4)   Such standards of sanitation shall be administered by the city health officer; and

      (5)   Such establishments will comply with all laws and city ordinances.

   (b)   It shall be unlawful for any animal establishment to fail or refuse to comply with any minimum standard set forth in this section.

(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)

§ 6-69 MULTIFAMILY DWELLING COMPLEXES.

   In accordance with § 7-411 of this code, as it may be amended, the landlord of a multifamily dwelling complex in which tenants or guests are allowed to own, keep or harbor cats or dogs must require that each allowed animal, at the time of leasing and upon each renewal of a lease, is in compliance with Chapter 6 of this code, including that each animal over four months of age has a registered microchip or license in compliance with § 6-19; and that each animal over six months of age is spayed, neutered or subject to an intact pet permit in compliance with § 6-22.

(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)

ARTICLE XI: MINIATURE SWINE

§ 6-70 MINIATURE SWINE GENERALLY.

   Miniature swine, as defined in § 6-1, may be kept as pets in the City of Fort Worth. The following requirements shall apply to the keeping of miniature swine within the City of Fort Worth.

   (a)   There shall be a maximum of two swine per household or business. The swine may be of any age. Under no circumstances may a person keep more than two miniature swine per household or business.

   (b)   All swine must be either spayed or neutered. Under no circumstances may a person engage in the propagation or breeding of miniature swine within the city limits of the City of Fort Worth.

   (c)   It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain miniature swine outdoors. A person may permit miniature swine outdoors for brief periods (but not to exceed one hour per occurrence), as necessary for exercise or for the elimination of waste. The outdoor area used for exercise and waste elimination must be a secure area from which the swine may not escape. Miniature swine are subject to all other sections of this chapter, including sections on restraint of animals.

(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)

§ 6-71 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain miniature swine unless the swine have received annual vaccinations against erysipelas, parvo virus and leptospirosis. The first inoculations for such diseases must be received before the animal is four months of age.

(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)

§ 6-72 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.

   All miniature swine kept within the City of Fort Worth shall be microchipped or licensed and be registered with a national registry within 14 days from the time the animal is taken to its place of residence.

(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)