Subd. 1. Definitions. As used in this section, the following definitions shall apply.
A. The term "animal" means a dog, cat or other farm animal defined in § 10.47 Subd. 1.B.
B. The term "owner" means any person who harbors, feeds, boards, possesses, keeps or has custody of an animal.
Subd. 2. Unlawful Acts. It is unlawful for any owner to:
A. Suffer or permit an animal to defecate upon public property, or the private property of another, without immediately removing the excrement and disposing of it in a sanitary manner;
B. Suffer or permit an animal to be upon public property, or the private property of another, unless the animal is in the custody of a person of suitable age and discretion having in his or her possession equipment and supplies for excrement removal; or
C. Permit animal excrement to accumulate for a period in excess of seven days on premises occupied by him or her without removal and sanitary disposal.
Subd. 3. Exceptions. The provisions of Subds. 2.A. and B. above do not apply to a guide dog accompanying a blind person, a service dog accompanying a disabled person, or a dog while engaged in police or rescue activity.
(Ord. 54, Fourth Series, passed 12-6-2016)