(A) Violation. It shall be unlawful for any person owning, possessing or controlling a dog on any sidewalk, street or public area or on any private property neither owned or occupied by said person to:
(1) Fail to carry any article or means to remove any feces left by such dog; or
(2) Fail to remove and dispose of any feces left by such dog in a manner consistent with law.
(a) Method of removal and disposal. For the purposes of this division, the means of removal shall be any plastic bag, tool, implement, or other device carried and used for the purpose of picking up and containing such feces, unexposed to said person and unexposed to the public. Disposal shall be accomplished by transporting such feces to a receptacle or other place suitable for the disposal of waste, trash, or debris.
(B) Exception. This section shall not apply to any dog accompanying a person mentally or physically impaired and who because of such impairment is unable to comply with the requirements of this section.
('71 Code, § 17-25(a),(b),(d)) (Ord. passed 2-17-93; Am. Ord. passed 8-6-96; Am. Ord. passd 12-17-13)
Cross reference:
Citation penalties, see § 38.06
Citation penalties, see § 38.06