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GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 91.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   ANIMAL. Any mammal, reptile, amphibian, fish, bird (including fowl and poultry) or other member commonly accepted as a part of the animal kingdom. ANIMALS shall be classified as follows.
      (1)   DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Those animals commonly accepted as domesticated household pets. Unless otherwise defined, the animals shall include dogs, cats, caged birds, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, domesticated rabbits, fish, non-poisonous, non-venomous and non-constricting reptiles or amphibians, and any other similar animals.
      (2)   NON-DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Those animals commonly considered to be naturally wild and not naturally trained or domesticated, or which are commonly considered to be inherently dangerous to the health, safety, and welfare of people. Unless otherwise defined, the animals shall include:
         (a)   Any member of the large cat family (family felidae) including lions, tigers, cougars, bobcats, leopards and jaguars, but excluding commonly accepted domesticated house cats;
         (b)   Any naturally wild member of the canine family (family canidae) including wolves, foxes, coyote, dingoes, and jackals, but excluding commonly accepted domesticated dogs;
         (c)   Any crossbreeds such as the crossbreed between a wolf and a dog, unless the crossbreed is commonly accepted as a domesticated house pet;
         (d)   Any member or relative of the rodent family including any skunk (whether or not descented), raccoon, squirrel, or ferret, but excluding those members otherwise defined or commonly accepted as domesticated pets;
         (e)   Any poisonous, venomous, constricting, or inherently dangerous member of the reptile or amphibian families including rattlesnakes, boa constrictors, pit vipers, crocodiles and alligators; and
         (f)   Any other animal which is not explicitly listed above but which can be reasonably defined by the terms of this subpart, including but not limited to bears, deer, monkeys, and game fish.
      (3)   FARM ANIMALS. Those animals commonly associated with a farm or performing work in an agricultural setting. Unless otherwise defined, such animals shall include members of the equestrian family (horses, mules), bovine family (cows, bulls), sheep, poultry (chickens, turkeys) fowl (duck, geese) swine (including Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs) goats, bees, and other animals associated with a farm, ranch, or stables.
   AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner and not under the custody and control of the owner or other person, either by leash, cord, chain, or otherwise restrained or confined.
   CAT. Both the male and female of the felidae species commonly accepted as domesticated household pets.
   DOG. Both the male and female of the canine species commonly accepted as domesticated household pets, and other domesticated animals of a dog kind.
   OWNER. Any person or persons, firm, association, or corporation owning, keeping, or harboring an animal.
(Ord. 225, passed 10-4-2004)
§ 91.02 RUNNING AT LARGE PROHIBITED.
   It shall be unlawful for any person who owns, harbors, or keeps a dog or cat, or the parents or guardians of any such person under 18 years of age, to allow such dog or cat to run at large. All dogs or cats are required to be on a leash and accompanied by a responsible person or accompanied by and under the control and direction of a responsible person and shall be permitted in streets or on public land unless the city has posted an area with signs reading "Dogs or Cats Prohibited." Any subsequent running-at-large complaint within a 30-day period shall result in the issuance of a citation. Any dog or cat running at large that cannot be caught shall be treated as follows:
   (A)   An attempt will be made to determine the owner.
   (B)   The owner will be issued a dated, written warning describing the details of the violation and the animal's description. The warning letter may state that the animal was observed off-leash off of the owner's property, and if observed again off-leash and off the owner's property by a city employee within the next 30 days, a citation will be issued and penalties will be assessed as available by law.
(Am. Ord. 243, passed 8-6-2007) Penalty, see § 91.99 (B)
§ 91.03 ANIMAL POUND.
   (A)   Generally. Any dog or cat found in the City of Madison Lake without a tag, or running at large, that can be caught shall be transported to the Mankato Pound (Animal Pound) or other future designated animal pound. The Police Department shall keep an accurate record of the time of the placement of each dog or cat. Every dog or cat impounded shall be retained for a period of 5 days. If unclaimed, the dog or cat will become the property of the Mankato Humane Society.
   (B)   Notice of impoundment. A written notice of impoundment shall be posted at City Hall, 525 Main Street, Madison Lake, Minnesota, upon the impoundment of an animal running at large. The notice will remain posted for a period of 5 days, Sundays and legal holidays excluded, unless claimed by the owner.
   (C)   Release from Animal Pound. Prior to releasing the animal from the Animal Pound, all fees must be paid in full.
(Ord. 225, passed 10-4-2004)
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