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§ 91.10 DISEASED ANIMALS.
   No person shall keep or allow to be kept on their premises, nor permit to run at large within the city, any animal which is diseased so as to be a danger to the health and safety of the city, even though the animal be properly licensed under this subchapter. Any animal reasonably suspected of being diseased and presenting a threat to the health and safety of the public, may be apprehended and confined in the animal pound by any city employee or police officer. The police officer shall have a qualified veterinarian examine the animal. If the animal is found to be diseased in such a manner so as to be a danger to the health and safety of the city, the officer shall cause the animal to be destroyed and shall properly dispose of the remains. The owner of the animal killed under this section shall be liable for the cost of maintaining and disposing of the animal, plus the costs of any veterinarian examinations. If the animal, upon examination, is not found to be diseased within the meaning of this section, the animal shall be released to the owner free of charge.
(Ord. 225, passed 10-4-2004) Penalty, see § 91.99
§ 91.11 BASIC CARE.
   All animals shall receive from their owners or keepers kind treatment, housing in the winter, and sufficient food and water for their comfort. Any person not treating their pet in such a humane manner will be subject to the penalties provided in this subchapter.
(Ord. 225, passed 10-4-2004) Penalty, see § 91.99
§ 91.12 INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICERS.
   No person shall in any manner molest, hinder, or interfere with any person authorized by the City Council to capture dogs, cats, or other animals and convey them to the pound while engaged in such cooperation. Nor shall any unauthorized person break open the pound, or attempt to do so, or take or attempt to take from any agent any animal taken up by him or her in compliance with this section, or in any other manner to interfere with or hinder the officer in the discharge of his or her duties under this section.
(Ord. 225, passed 10-4-2004) Penalty, see § 91.99
§ 91.13 EFFECTIVE DATE.
   This subchapter shall be effective upon passage and publication.
(Ord. 225, passed 10-4-2004)
BEEKEEPING
§ 91.30 BEEKEEPING LIMITED.
   No person shall keep by him or her within 500 feet of the property line of any other property owner, nor shall any person keep or have at any 1 location more than 1 hive of bees in any case. Bees kept contrary to this subchapter are hereby declared a public nuisance and may be abated according to law.
(Ord. 134, passed 4-13-1987) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 91.31 VIOLATIONS.
   Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $100 and costs, or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days.
(Ord. 134, passed 4-13-1987) Penalty, see § 10.99
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