Amending Chapter 5 in its Entirety Replacing it With A New Chapter 5 Entitled Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulations

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Substitute Bill No. 17 -14 Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulation Ordinance Page 13 An ear- tipped altered community cat shall may not be considered a public nuisance solely by virtue of its status as a communitL (t") iii Quarantining authority: The Department of Code Enforcement, Division of Animal Care and Control, its agents, employees and designees, acting under directives and regulations of the Health Department of St. Joseph County or the Indiana state board of animal health. (eft) (W) Rabies vaccination: The injection administered by a licensed and accredited veterinarian, of a dog, cat or other animal with a rabies vaccine licensed by the U.S.D.A. and approved by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. kkk) Residential: Of, or pertainine to residence (€€f) (111) Restraint: Any animal secured by a leash or lead, or under the physical control of the animal's owner or owner's designated agent, or within the real property limits of its owner. (ggg) mmm Riding school or stable: Any place which has available for hire, boarding or riding instruction, any horse, pony, donkey, mule or burro. (hhh) (nnn) Rodeo. A performance featuring bronco riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, greased pig contest or bull riding. (iii) (000 ) SBACC: South Bend Animal Care and Control, the body that acts with authority derived from the Division of Animal Care and Control. (i) fppp) Severe injury: Any physical injury to a human being or domestic pet or domestic livestock that results in multiple bites, broken boneLs), muscle tearLsl or disfiguring lacerations or requires multiple sutures or corrective or cosmetic surgery. f4Ek4e) (qqq) Service animal: 1 z An animal trained and certified to assists a person who is impaired by: 1. Blindness or any other visual impairment; or 2. Deafness or any other aural impairment; or 3. A physical disability; or 4. A medical condition or any other condition governed by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). (111) (nr) Shelter manager: The Shelter Manager for the Division Animal Care and Control. 2Indiana Code § 3546 -3 -11.5, Version A defines "service animal" with those regulations effective through July 1, 2014 and Indiana Code § 3546 -3 -11.5, Version B defines "service animal" and addresses cruelty to a service animal and become effective July 1, 2014.