(A) An owner shall not chain, or tether, an animal to a stationary object for a period of time, or under conditions that an Animal Control Officer deems harmful, or potentially harmful, to the animal.
(B) Examples of improper chaining, or tethering include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Using a length, or weight, of a chain, or tether, that is not appropriate for the size, weight, and age of the animal. Guidelines for the proper weight and length of chains, or tethers, can be obtained from the Town Animal Control Officer;
(2) Using a chain, or tether, made of rope, twine, cord, or similar material;
(3) Using a chain, or tether, that is less than ten feet in length, and/or does not have swivels on both ends. All chains, or tethers, must be attached to the animal by means of a properly-fitting harness or collar of not less than one inch in width;
(4) Allowing an animal to be chained, or tethered, such that the animal is not confined to the owner’s property, or such that the chain, or tether, can become entangled and prevent the animal from moving about freely, lying down comfortably, or having access to adequate food, water, and shelter; and
(5) Using a chain as a primary collar. All collars used for the purpose of chaining, or tethering, an animal must be made of nylon or leather.