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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)
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)
(a) Any violation, disobedience, omission, neglect or failure or refusal to comply with the enforcement of any of the provisions of this article shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000 for each violation. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) If any person is found guilty of having violated any provision of this article, such violation may result in revocation of such person's authorization to keep or maintain miniature swine.
(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)
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