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DOGS
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any animal of a species that is susceptible to rabies, except humans.
AT LARGE. On or off premises of the owner and not under control of the owner or other person acting for the owner. Any dog in a suitable enclosure or confined shall not be considered to be running AT LARGE.
DEPARTMENT. The state’s Department of Health Services.
ENFORCEMENT AGENT. The person in each town who is responsible for the enforcement of this subchapter and the regulations promulgated thereunder or such other person as designated by the Council.
IMPOUND. The act of taking or receiving into custody by the enforcement agent any dog or other animal for the purpose of confinement in an authorized pound in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
KENNEL. An enclosed, controlled area, inaccessible to other animals, in which a person keeps, harbors or maintains five or more dogs under controlled conditions.
LIVESTOCK. Neat animals, horses, sheep, goats, swine, mules and asses.
OWNER. Any person keeping an animal other than livestock for more than six consecutive days.
POUND. Any establishment authorized for the confinement, maintenance, safekeeping and control of dogs and other animals that come into the custody of the enforcement agent in the performance of his or her official duties.
RABIES QUARANTINE AREA. Any area in which a state of emergency has been declared to exist due to the occurrence of rabies in animals in or adjacent to this area.
STRAY DOG. Any dog four months of age or older running at large that is not wearing a valid license tag.
VACCINATION. The administration of an anti-rabies vaccine to animals by a veterinarian or in authorized pounds by employees trained by a veterinarian.
VETERINARIAN. Unless otherwise indicated, means any veterinarian licensed to practice in the state or any veterinarian employed in the state by a governmental agency.
VETERINARY HOSPITAL. Any establishment operated by a veterinarian licensed to practice in the state that provides clinical facilities and houses animals or birds for dental, medical or surgical treatment. A VETERINARY HOSPITAL may have adjacent to it or in conjunction with it, or as an integral part of it, pens, stalls, cages or kennels for quarantine, observation or boarding.
VICIOUS ANIMAL. Any animal of the order carnivora that has a propensity to bite human beings without provocation and has been so declared after a hearing before a justice of the peace or a Town Magistrate.
WILDLIFE PREDATORS. Coyotes, bobcats, hawks, owls and other similar predators.
(Prior Code, § 6-2-1) (Ord. 01-07, passed - -2001; Ord. 10-17, passed - -2010)
(A) The state’s Veterinarian shall designate the type or types of anti-rabies vaccines that may be used for vaccination of animals, the period of time between vaccination and revaccination and the dosage and method of administration of the vaccine.
(B) The state’s Livestock Board shall regulate the handling and disposition of animals classed as livestock that have been bitten by a rabid or suspected rabid animal or are showing symptoms suggestive of rabies.
(Prior Code, § 6-2-2)
(A) The state’s Department of Health Services shall regulate the handling and disposition of animals other than livestock that have been bitten by a rabid or suspected rabid animal or are showing symptoms suggestive of rabies.
(B) The state’s Department of Health Services may require the enforcement agent to submit a record of all dog licenses issued and in addition any information deemed necessary to aid in the control of rabies.
(Prior Code, § 6-2-3)
(A) The enforcement agent shall:
(1) Enforce the provisions of this subchapter and the regulations promulgated thereunder;
(2) Issue citations for the violation of the provisions of this subchapter and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The procedure for the issuance of notices to appear shall be as provided for peace officers in A.R.S. § 13-3903; except that, the enforcement agent shall not make an arrest before issuing the notice; and
(3) Be responsible for declaring a rabies quarantine area within area of jurisdiction. When a quarantine area has been declared, the enforcement agent shall meet with the state’s Veterinarian and representatives from the Department of Health Services and the Game and Fish Department to implement an emergency program for the control of rabies within an area. Any regulations restricting or involving movements of livestock within the area shall be subject to approval by the state’s Veterinarian.
(B) The issuance of citations pursuant to this section shall be subject to the provisions of A.R.S. § 13-3899.
(C) The enforcement agent may designate deputies.
(Prior Code, § 6-2-4)
(A) The enforcement agent shall set an annual license fee which shall be paid for each dog four months of age or over that is kept, harbored or maintained within the boundaries of the town for at least 30 consecutive days of each calendar year. License fees shall become payable at the discretion of the Council. The licensing period shall not exceed the period of time for revaccination as designated by the state’s Veterinarian. License fees shall be paid within 90 days. A penalty not to exceed $4 shall be added to the license fee in the event that application is made subsequent to the date on which the dog is required to be licensed under the provisions of this subchapter. This penalty shall not be assessed against applicants who furnish adequate proof that the dog to be licensed has been in their possession less than 30 consecutive days.
(B) Durable dog tags shall be provided. Each dog licensed under the terms of this subchapter shall receive, at the time of licensing, such a tag on which shall be inscribed the name of the town, the number of the license and the date on which it expires. The tag shall be attached to a collar or harness which shall be worn by the dog at all times while running at large, except as otherwise provided in this subchapter. Whenever a dog tag is lost, a duplicate tag shall be issued upon application by the owner and payment of a fee to the enforcement agent.
(C) Any person who fails within 15 days after written notification from the enforcement agent to obtain a license for a dog required to be licensed, counterfeits or attempts to counterfeit an official dog tag, or removes such tag from any dog for the purpose of willful and malicious mischief or places a dog tag upon a dog unless the tag was issued for that particular dog is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Types of License/Service | Fee/Charge |
Types of License/Service | Fee/Charge |
Adoption fee | $20 |
After hours pick-up | $50 |
Animal pick-up reference bites | $50 |
Euthanasia | $25 |
Impound daily fee | $8 |
Licenses (licenses are valid for one calendar year and are to be renewed on a yearly basis) | |
Licenses for winter visitors that have out of state licenses already in possession | $5 |
Licenses for winter visitors and residents that do not already have possession | $12 |
Licenses for dogs that have been spayed or neutered (provided that owner provides legal documentation) | $5 |
Open hour drop-off | $10 |
Regular hours pick-up | $25 |
(Prior Code, § 6-2-5) (Ord. 01-05, passed - -2001; Ord 01-07, passed - -2001)
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