05-16-13 SBACC Special Commitee - 2013 Ordinance Revisions

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(3)If the animal is quarantined in a place other than the shelter, as determined by the Department Of Animal Control,a microchip shall be implantedinitwithin 30daysfollowing the animal's release fromquarantine.Theanimal shall be registered for its life with the Department of Animal Control.The cost of the implant and registry shall be at the owner's expense. (4)The microchip,used for these quarantine provisions, shall be numbered.This number will provide entry into a data base that contains the animal's bite history.The microchip shall be contained in a sterilized implanting device and shall be individually packaged. (5)The microchip and its corresponding registration history shall be considered prima facie evidence for any future dangerous animal determination in accordance with § 91.034, dangerous animals. (C)No person other than an Animal Control Officer or veterinarian shall kill or cause to be killed any animal suspectedof being rabid except in cases of immediate self-protection. If that occurs,the person will retain the body and immediately notify the Department of Animal Control. (D)Violations of these quarantine provisions shall constitute a Class A offenseand may subject the responsible party to civil penalties under § 91.999. ('74 Code, § 6-6)(Ord. G-14-81, passed 9-22-81; Am. Ord. G-32-86, passed 8-26-86; Am. Ord. G-16-95, passed 6-13-95; Am. Ord. G-18-03, passed 5-27-03) § 91.036WILD OR EXOTIC ANIMALS. No wild or exotic animal shall be kept within the city without the necessary state and/or federal permits. ('74 Code, § 6-4(8))(Ord. G-14-81, passed 9-22-81; Am. Ord. S-208-85, passed 11-12-85;Am. Ord. G-07-86, passed 2-11-86; Am. Ord. G-32-86, passed 8-26-86; Am. Ord. G-18-03, passed 5- 27-03)Penalty, see § 91.999 § 91.037 TRAINING METHODS. No animal may be induced or encouraged to perform through the use of chemical, mechanical, electrical, or manual devices in a manner which will cause or is likely to cause physical injury or suffering. ('74 Code, § 6-4(15)) (Ord. G-14-81, passed 9-22-81; Am. Ord. S-208-85, passed 11-12-85; Am. Ord. G-07-86, passed 2-11-86; Am. Ord. G-32-86, passed 8-26-86; Am. Ord. G-18-03, passed 5- 27-03)Penalty, see § 91.999 § 91.038DESTRUCTION OF ANIMALS.