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Fort Worth, TX Code of Ordinances
FORT WORTH, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES
OFFICIALS of the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
PART I: THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
PART II: CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2.5: RETIREMENT
CHAPTER 3: AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
CHAPTER 4: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 5: AMBULANCES/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
CHAPTER 6: ANIMALS AND FOWL
CHAPTER 7: BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 8: CABLE COMMUNICATION SERVICE
CHAPTER 9: COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 10: COURTS
CHAPTER 11: ELECTRICITY
CHAPTER 11.5: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 12: EMERGENCY REPORTING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 12.5: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND COMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 13: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 14: RESERVED
CHAPTER 15: GAS
CHAPTER 16: HEALTH AND SANITATION
CHAPTER 17: HUMAN RELATIONS
CHAPTER 18: LAKE WORTH
CHAPTER 19: LIBRARIES
CHAPTER 20: LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 21: RESERVED
CHAPTER 22: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 23: OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 24: PARK AND RECREATION
CHAPTER 25: RESERVED
CHAPTER 26: PLUMBING
CHAPTER 27: POLICE
CHAPTER 28: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER 29: SIGNS
CHAPTER 29.5: SMOKING
CHAPTER 30: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 31: SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 32: TAXATION
CHAPTER 33: TREES, SHRUBS, ETC.
CHAPTER 34: VEHICLES FOR HIRE
CHAPTER 35: WATER AND SEWERS
CHAPTER 36: RESERVED
APPENDIX A: ZONING REGULATIONS
APPENDIX B: CODE COMPLIANCE
APPENDIX C: RESERVED
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
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§ 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)
§ 6-73 CONDITIONS.
   All locations where miniature swine are kept shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Exercise areas shall be cleaned of swine excrement on a daily basis.
(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)
§ 6-74 VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES.
   (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)
ARTICLE XII: ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
§ 6-75 CREATION.
   (a)   There is hereby created, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 823.005, an animal shelter advisory committee.
   (b)   The purpose of the committee shall be to assist animal shelters located in the City with compliance with Tex. Health & Safety Code Ch. 823. Additionally, the committee may provide recommendations to the City regarding its compliance with the Rabies Control Act of 1981, being Tex. Health & Safety Code Ch. 826, and may recommend ways to improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the city's animal care and control program.
   (c)   The committee shall consist of seven members appointed by a majority vote of the city council. Committee members shall serve two-year terms except as provided in subsection (d) below.
   (d)   Appointments shall be as follows:
      (1)   Places 1, 3, 5 and 7. Terms expire each October first, each odd-numbered year.
      (2)   Places 2, 4 and 6. Terms expire each October first, each even-numbered year.
   (e)   The composition of the committee shall include at least one licensed veterinarian, at least one municipal official, at least one person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter, and at least one representative from an animal welfare organization. The same person shall not be appointed to fulfill more than one of these requirements.
   (f)   Members of the committee shall be subject to removal at any time by the city council. Any vacancy in the membership of the committee shall be filled by the city council for the unexpired term of the member whose place has, by removal or otherwise, become vacant. Vacancies shall be filled within 60 days after the city council removes the member or within 60 days after the city council receives notice of the member's resignation.
(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)
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