§ 90.001 SHORT TITLE AND LEGISLATIVE INTENT.

   (A)   This chapter shall be known and cited as the Valencia County Animal Control Chapter.

   (B)   It is the intent of the County Commission that enactment of this chapter will establish procedures that will:

      (1)   Assist in providing control of animals not under the jurisdiction of the State Brand Inspector or of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish;

      (2)   Provide rabies control;

      (3)   Provide for reporting of animals bites;

      (4)   Protect animals from neglect and abuse;

      (5)   Protect residents from annoyance and injury by animals;

      (6)   Establish certain fees related to the chapter; and

      (7)   Prescribe penalties for violations of the chapter.

(Ord. passed 6-23-1997; Am. Ord. 2022-02, passed 3-2-2022)