Chapter 6.08 — DOG CONTROL

State Law reference— Provisions authorizing cities to impose an annual license fee on dogs, Gov. Code §38792; Regulation and licensing of dogs, Food and Agric. Code §30501 et seq.; Rabies control, Health and Safety Code §1900 et seq.

The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known as the "Dog Ordinance."

(Ord. 297 §1.01, 1973)

A.

Whenever any reference is made to any portion of this chapter, such reference applies to all amendments and additions thereto hereafter made.

B.

Whenever any reference is made to any portion of Chapter 6.04 adopting by reference that portion of the County Ordinance Code concerning the licensing and control of dogs and control of rabies, such reference applies to all amendments and additions to the chapter and to the County Ordinance Code hereafter made.

C.

The present tense includes the past and future tenses, and the future tense includes the present. Each gender includes the other two genders.

D.

The singular number includes the plural, and the plural number includes the singular.

E.

Whenever a power is granted to or a duty is imposed upon the poundmaster or other public officer, the power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized pursuant to law by the officer, unless this chapter expressly provides otherwise.

(Ord. 297 §1.0(m)—(q), 1973)

For the purpose of this chapter, unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning is intended, certain terms used in this chapter are defined as follows:

A.

"At large" means a dog off the premises of its owner and not controlled by a person who under the circumstances is competent to manage the dog.

B.

"City" means the city of Exeter.

C.

"Dog" includes female as well as male dogs.

D.

"Dog pound" means any facility operated by a humane society, a municipal agency, or other agency designated by the city for the purpose of impounding or caring for animals held under the authority of this chapter or state law.

E.

"In violation of the law" refers to a dog whose presence or conduct is contrary to anything which this chapter or any other ordinance or law prohibits an owner from permitting his dog to do.

F.

"License tag" means the annual license tag issued by the county for the control of dogs.

G.

"Owner" means any person, firm or corporation owning, having an interest in, or having control or custody or possession of any dog.

H.

"Person" includes any person, partnership, corporation, trust and association of persons.

I.

"P.O.T.A." means the state-imposed peace officer training assessment.

J.

"Poundmaster" means any regular or reserve police officer employed by the city, or any other police department of a municipality, or any nonprofit corporation which is authorized and empowered by law to serve in such capacity, as may from time to time be designated by the city council.

K.

"Premises" means a house, other dwelling, a yard or other area or an automobile so enclosed as to prevent a dog from escaping.

L.

"Stray dog" means any dog at loose or not confined to the owner's premises.

(Ord. 297 §1.02(a)-(l), 1973; Ord. 512 §§1, 2, 1991; Ord. 537 §2, 1994)

Every person owning or having control, custody, or possession of any dog within the limits of the city shall procure a license for each such dog over four months of age, the license to be issued by the county in accordance with that portion of the County Ordinance Code concerning the licensing and control of dogs and control of rabies and adopted by reference by Chapter 6.04.

(Ord. 297 §3.01, 1973)

A.

It is unlawful for the owner, as defined in this chapter, of a dog to do any of the following:

Permit a dog to be at large;

Permit a dog to enter or be in any food establishment, including restaurant, coffee shop, food store, grocery, or meat market;

Permit a vicious dog or female dog while in season to be off the premises as defined in this chapter, even while under the control of a competent person;

Keep any dog, even on his premises, if he has reason to believe that such dog is dangerous or vicious;

Keep a dog which, by habitual howling, yelping, whining or barking, disturbs or annoys other persons in the neighborhood. The same is declared to be a nuisance and each day it continues constitutes a separate offense;

Keep more than three dogs over four months of age within two hundred feet of any dwelling which is occupied by anyone other than such owner and the members of his household. The same is declared to be a nuisance and each day it continues shall constitute a separate offense;

Permit a dog to trespass upon or damage any property or thing of value, including lawns and gardens or anything growing thereon or therein, by digging or otherwise, or to defecate or urinate upon any property excepting only property occupied by such owner. The same is declared to be a nuisance, and each day it continues shall constitute a separate offense;

Permit a dog to molest, threaten, or bite any person;

Bring to the city, or keep in the city, any dog which he knows has lived in an area which was officially designated a rabies area at the time of the dog's departure from that area.

B.

All fines for offenses under this section are subject to the fines as defined in the Section 6.08.150.

(Ord. 297 §4.01, 1973)

The city of Exeter has created a designated fenced area, located at 136 S.F Street, City of Exeter, where dogs will be allowed to be off-leash, notwithstanding the prohibition contained in Section 6.08.040.1. The following rules and regulations shall apply to the use of said off-leash area by owners and their dogs:

Owners are legally responsible for their dog(s) and any injuries caused by their dog(s). Use of the dog area is at owner's risk.

No dog(s) under the age of four months shall be allowed in an off-leash dog area.

All dogs must have current vaccinations as required in Section 6.08.040 of the Exeter Municipal Code.

All dogs must be licensed. All licenses must be on the dogs' collar and the collar must be on the dog at all times.

No dog(s) in heat are allowed within the off-leash dog area.

Owners may not have more than three dogs with them in the off-leash dog area at any given time.

Dogs shall be escorted to and from the off-leash area on a leash which does not exceed six feet in length.

Owners are responsible for the immediate removal of fecal matter deposited in the off-leash area by their dog(s). All feces must be properly disposed of in the receptacles provided within the off-leash area.

No aggressive dogs are allowed within the off-leash dog area. A dog displaying aggressive behavior to people or dogs is required to immediately leave the park for that day.

No children under the age of ten are allowed in the off-leash dog area. Children ages ten—fourteen must be accompanied by an adult.

Sports activities, bicycles, picnics, etc., are not permitted in the off-leash dog area.

The city of Exeter Animal Control, Code Enforcer, and Police Officer shall have the right to enter an off- leash dog area and enforce all animal control regulations by the authority given to them under Chapter 6.08

of the Exeter Municipal Code.

Violators of the above-stated rules may be removed from the park and park privileges may be suspended.

The city of Exeter reserves the right to close the off-leash dog areas.

Dogs shall not be left unattended in the off-leash dog area. Handler must be with the dog(s) at all times.

The city of Exeter can make special reservations for events and/activities such as shot clinics and/or agility competitions, etc.

(Ord. No. 655, §1, 2-8-2011)

A.

Every person except the poundmaster who picks up or accepts from another person not the owner thereof any stray dog or any dog of which he is not the owner shall, within twelve hours thereafter, give notice to the poundmaster of the city of:

The fact that he has such dog in his possession;

A complete description of the dog;

Whether or not the dog has a license tag, and if so the city or county which issued the same and the number thereof;

The place where such dog is kept.

B.

Each such person, or any other person who has the custody of such dog shall, at the request of the poundmaster, deliver such dog to the poundmaster without fee or charge, and the poundmaster shall

thereupon hold and dispose of the dog in the same manner as if such dog has been found at large and impounded by him.

(Ord. 297 §4.02, 1973)

Whenever an owner knows or is informed that his dog has bitten any person, he shall promptly notify the poundmaster of that fact and of the name and address of the person bitten, if known, and the dog shall be quarantined in accordance with that portion of the County Ordinance Code concerning the licensing and control of dogs and control of rabies and adopted by reference by Chapter 6.04.

(Ord. 297 §4.03, 1973)

Whenever an owner knows or is informed or has reason to believe that his dog has rabies, or that his dog has been bitten by any animal known to have or suspected to have rabies, such owner shall promptly notify the poundmaster of such fact, and give such additional information as he has regarding the matter, and surrender the dog to the poundmaster.

(Ord. 297 §4.04, 1973)

The owner of any dog at the time it is so impounded may redeem the same in accordance with that portion of the County Ordinance Code concerning the licensing and control of dogs and control of rabies adopted by reference by Chapter 6.04.

(Ord. 297 §5, 1973)

Every person owning or occupying premises where any dog is kept shall keep the pen, building, or place in which the dog is kept in a clean and sanitary condition.

(Ord. 297 §6.01, 1973)

Level 1

(a)

Any dog which, when unprovoked engages in any behavior that requires a defensive action by any person to prevent bodily injury while the person is upon public property or lawfully upon private property.

(b)

Any dog which, when unprovoked attacks and/or causes any minor injury, either directly or indirectly to any dog that is lawfully upon public or private property.

Level 2

(a)

Any dog which, when unprovoked attacks and/or causes any minor to moderate injury, either directly or indirectly to any human that is lawfully upon public or private property.

(b)

Any dog which, when unprovoked attacks and/or causes moderate to serious injury, either directly or indirectly to any dog that is lawfully upon public or private property.

(a)

Any dog which, when unprovoked attacks and/or causes severe injury or death, either directly or indirectly to any human that is lawfully upon public or private property.

(b)

Any dog which, when unprovoked attacks and/or causes the death, either directly or indirectly to any dog that is lawfully upon public or private property.

(a)

The officer shall summarily declare any dog to be vicious whenever there is evidence the dog has attacked, bitten or caused injury to any human or other dog.

(b)

Whenever possible, the dog control officer shall first obtain signed statements from the victim, complainant and/or witnesses prior to impoundment.

(c)

The officer shall impound the dog pending humane destruction, complete and provide a copy of a dangerous or vicious dog notice of impound to the dog owner.

(d)

The dog control officer shall provide the owner with a request for a dangerous or vicious dog hearing. The owner must complete and submit the request for a hearing to the dog control officer within six business days to request a hearing and avert the dogs' destruction.

(e)

Upon receipt of a valid request for a dangerous or vicious dog hearing, the dog control officer shall halt the destruction order and schedule a hearing with the hearing officer and shall notify the dog owner with the date, time and location of the hearing within two business days upon scheduling. The notification shall be delivered to the owner in a sealed envelope of the City of Exeter and the owner shall sign for receipt. The owner shall forfeit the right to a hearing for failing to request a hearing within the specified time pursuant to subsection (d) above.

The dog owner may waive his or her right to a hearing and accept the hearing officer's decision at anytime. The owner shall sign a Hearing Waiver acknowledging the intent to forego the hearing.

(a)

If the owner requests a hearing pursuant to Section 6.08.110.3(e), the owner shall provide a three hundred dollar bond to the city for the care and maintenance of the dog during the hearing process. The bond shall be presented upon submission of a request for a dangerous or vicious dog hearing and shall be nonrefundable if the dog is found to be vicious.

(b)

If the dog is found to be dangerous and returned to the owner, the owner shall be responsible to pay all fees due to the dog shelter prior to redemption.

(1)

If the fees are greater than the required bond, the owner shall be responsible for the remainder. A lien shall remain upon the dog until such fees are paid.

(2)

If the fees are less than the required bond, the remainder shall be refunded to the owner.

(c)

If the dog is found not dangerous or vicious, the entire bond shall be returned to the owner.

(a)

A hearing requested in accordance with Section 6.08.110.3(e), shall be conducted before a hearing officer.

(b)

The hearing shall be open to the public. The owner may, at his or her expense, employ a shorthand reporter to report the hearing and/or be represented by counsel. All persons providing testimony or providing evidence shall be sworn before commencement. The hearing shall be tape recorded. The hearing officer

shall hear all pertinent evidence offered by all interested parties. The technical rules of evidence shall not be applicable to the hearing, except that the hearing officer's decision may not be based wholly on hearsay evidence. Each side shall have the right to call and examine witnesses; to introduce exhibits; to cross- examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues at the hearing. If the owner does not testify on his or her behalf, he or she may be called and examined as if under cross-examination (except where criminal charges are pending or if it is possible that such charges may be brought against the owner.) The owner has the right to rebut the evidence against him or her. The owner's dog shall be presumed to be vicious and the burden is on the owner to present evidence that the dog is not.

(c)

In making a determination that a dog is dangerous or vicious, the hearing officer shall consider the following evidence:

(1)

The nature and extent of injuries inflicted as determined by a licensed physician or veterinarian;

(2)

The nature and extent of the attack;

(3)

The location of where the attack occurred;

(4)

The presence or absence of any provocation for the attack;

(5)

Any previous history (reported or unreported) of the dog attacking, biting or causing injury to humans or other dogs;

(6)

Whether the dog exhibits an aggressive temperament or unpredictable behavior in the presence of humans or other dogs;

(7)

Whether the dog exhibits any characteristics of being trained to fight or attack or any other evidence to show such training;

(8)

Any other relevant evidence concerning the dog.

(a)

At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall review all evidence and determine the dog is:

(1)

Not a dangerous or vicious dog and should be returned to the owner;

(2)

A dangerous dog level I or II and that the conditions of ownership pursuant to Section 6.08.110.11 shall be enforced;

(3)

A vicious dog and shall be humanely destroyed.

(b)

The hearing officer shall issue a notice of decision in writing within five business days. The notice of decision shall be delivered to the owner in a sealed envelope, either personally at Exeter City Hall or by U.S. Postal Certified Mail return receipt requested at the address appearing upon the request for a dangerous or vicious dog hearing. A copy of the decision shall be delivered to the dog control officer.

(c)

If the hearing officer declares the dog dangerous level I or II, the owner shall sign an ownership compliance and understanding accepting the conditions of ownership of a dangerous dog within five business days of receipt of the notice of decision.

(d)

If the hearing officer declares the dog to be vicious, the dog shall be humanely destroyed on the fifth business day following notification of the owner.

The owner of the dog shall have the right to contest the notice of decision issued by the hearing officer. The owner shall within five business days following receipt of the notice advise the hearing officer and the dog control officer in writing of his or her intent to appeal the decision. The owner shall appeal the decision of the hearing officer pursuant to Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure where and to the extent said section may be applicable.

Any dog impounded and declared to be a dangerous or vicious shall be humanely destroyed upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1)

Expiration of six business days from the date of impoundment without receipt of a request for a dangerous or vicious dog hearing pursuant to Section 6.08.110.7(d) from the dog owner;

(2)

Expiration of five business days from the receipt of the hearing officer's decision that the dog is vicious pursuant to Section 6.01.110.7(a)(3), unless the owner has filed an action with the county superior court seeking judicial review;

(3)

Expiration of five business days from receipt of the hearing officer's decision that the dog is dangerous pursuant to Section 6.01.110.7(a)(2) and the owner has not complied with Section 6.01.110.7(c);

(4)

Expiration of ten business days following the entry of an order by the Tulare County Superior Court upholding the decision of a hearing officer that the dog is vicious.

The dog control officer shall sign an order authorizing the destruction.

(a)

No dog shall be impounded, if any injury or damage is sustained by a person who, at the time the injury or damage was sustained, was committing a willful trespass, or was committing or attempting to commit a crime or other tort upon the premises occupied by the owner of the dog.

(b)

No dog shall be impounded, if the dog was protecting or defending a person within the immediate vicinity of the dog from an unlawful attack or assault.

(c)

No dog shall be impounded, if any injury or damage is sustained by a person who, at the time the injury or damage was sustained, was teasing, tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog.

(d)

No dog utilized by any police department or any law enforcement officer shall be impounded or declared a dangerous or vicious dog for any injury or damage sustained by any person, if the injury or damage was sustained in the performance of police work.

Level 1

(a)

The following conditions shall be inspected, verified or enforced by the animal control officer. The dog owner shall accomplish the following conditions at the owner's expense on or before the time period/s specified.

(b)

The owner of a dog determined to be dangerous or vicious, may be prohibited by the city from owning, possessing, controlling, or having custody of any dog for a period of up to three years, when it is found that these conditions are not being met:

(1)

Only one dangerous or vicious dogs is allowed per household.

(2)

Acquire rabies vaccination within ten business days;

(3)

Microchip the dog within ten business days for dog tracking;

(4)

The dog must be spayed or neutered within sixty days. The dog shall not be bred or permitted to give birth prior to the surgical altering of the dog. The owner shall immediately notify the dog control officer, if the dog is accidentally bred or has been diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian as being pregnant;

(5)

Obtain a dangerous dog permit from the city prior to release (the permit is nontransferable and only valid at the location/address specified upon the request for a dangerous or vicious dog hearing or upon the location allowed by the hearing officer);

(6)

At all times securely contain the dog within the residence, in a secure enclosure capable of containing the dog or by appropriate restraint. All gates leading into the enclosure must be padlocked to preclude the escape of the dog. If the dog is kept within the residence the owner shall preclude the dog from bolting out any door when opened;

(7)

If the dog is kept within an enclosure, the enclosure shall be maintained by the owner and shall be inspected daily by the owner, and maintained when needed;

(8)

Post a sign on every gate or entryway of the property where the dog is maintained. Such notice shall either be purchased from the city or be approved by the city. The notice shall state:

(a)

Be no less than twenty-four inches by twenty inches;

(b)

"Beware Dangerous Dog" in three-inch letters in high contrast on a black background;

(c)

In both English and Spanish.

(9)

The dog must be muzzled, restrained by a substantial leash not exceeding eight feet in length and under the control of an adult eighteen years or older whenever the dog is off the property. All other dogs shall be placed into an appropriate dog carrier when removed from the property. At no time shall a dog be left unattended when off the property of the owner;

(10)

Possess and maintain general liability insurance or a "personal umbrella liability policy" from an insurer licensed to practice in the State of California, in a single incident amount of not less than twenty-five thousand dollars for each dog declared dangerous covering property damage and bodily injury caused by dangerous dogs for as long as he or she owns, keeps or harbors the dog. The policy shall contain a provision requiring that the City of Exeter be notified by the insurance company upon cancellation, termination or expiration of the policy. Proof of such insurance shall be filed with dog control;

(11)

A probationary period of three years; in which, the owner must maintain and comply with the conditions of ownership;

(12)

Written authorization must be obtained from the property owner (if not the dog owner) or rental/lease agency to keep, maintain or house the dog;

(13)

Exeter Animal Control shall have the right to conduct no notice inspections to ensure compliance with this section;

(14)

The hearing officer may require additional conditions or restrictions upon the ownership of the dog. The hearing officer shall not delete or modify present conditions;

(15)

Training will be required of the owner and the animal, and the hearing officer, in consultation with the animal control officer, shall set a probationary period and shall set the terms and conditions of the training and other tasks to be completed by the owner during such period. Owner must submit evidence to the animal control officer of successful completion of training during probationary period.

Level 2

(a)

The following conditions shall be inspected, verified or enforced by the animal control officer. The dog owner shall accomplish the following conditions at the owner's expense on or before the time period/s specified by these conditions.

(b)

The owner of a dog determined to be dangerous or vicious, may be prohibited by the city from owning, possessing, controlling, or having custody of any dog for a period of up to three years, when it is found that these conditions are not being met:

(1)

Only one dangerous or vicious dog is allowed per household.

(2)

Acquire rabies vaccination within ten business days;

(3)

Microchip the dog within ten business days for dog tracking;

(4)

The dog must be spayed or neutered within sixty days. The dog shall not be bred or permitted to give birth prior to the surgical altering of the dog. The owner shall immediately notify the dog control officer, if the dog is accidentally bred or has been diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian as being pregnant;

(5)

Obtain a dangerous dog permit from the city prior to release (the permit is nontransferable and only valid at the location/address specified upon the request for a dangerous or vicious dog hearing or upon the location allowed by the hearing officer);

(6)

At all times securely contain the dog within the residence, in a secure enclosure capable of containing the dog or by appropriate restraint. All gates leading into the enclosure must be padlocked to preclude the escape of the dog. If the dog is kept within the residence the owner shall preclude the dog from bolting out any door when opened;

(7)

If the dog is kept within an enclosure, the enclosure shall be maintained by the owner and shall be inspected daily by the owner, and maintained when needed;

(8)

Post a sign on every gate or entryway of the property where the dog is maintained. Such notice shall either be purchased from the city or be approved by the city. The notice shall (state):

(a)

Be no less than twenty-four inches by twenty inches;

(b)

"Beware Dangerous Dog" in three-inch letters in high contrast on a black background;

(c)

In both English and Spanish.

(9)

The dog must be muzzled, restrained by a substantial leash not exceeding eight feet in length and under the control of an adult eighteen years or older whenever the dog is off the property. All other dogs shall be placed into an appropriate dog carrier when removed from the property. At no time shall a dog be left unattended when off the property of the owner;

(10)

Possess and maintain general liability insurance or a "personal umbrella liability policy" from an insurer licensed to practice in the State of California, in a single incident amount of not less than one hundred thousand dollars for each dog declared dangerous covering property damage and bodily injury caused by dangerous dogs for as long as he or she owns, keeps or harbors the dog. The policy shall contain a provision requiring that the City of Exeter be notified by the insurance company upon cancellation, termination or expiration of the policy. Proof of such insurance shall be filed with dog control;

(11)

Written authorization must be obtained from the property owner (if not the dog owner) or rental/lease agency to keep, maintain or house the dog;

(12)

A probationary period of five years, in which, the owner must maintain and comply with the conditions of ownership;

(13)

Exeter Animal Control shall have the right to conduct no notice inspections to ensure compliance with this section;

(14)

The hearing officer may require additional conditions or restrictions upon the ownership of the dog. The hearing officer shall not delete or modify present conditions;

(15)

Training will be required of the owner and the animal, and the hearing officer, in consultation with the animal control officer, shall set a probationary period and shall set the terms and conditions of the training and other tasks to be completed by the owner during such period. Owner must submit evidence to the animal control officer of successful completion of training during probationary period.

It shall be unlawful for the owner to give away, sale [sell] or relocate any dog, which has been declared a dangerous dog while the dog is currently under probation. Transfer of ownership or relocation must be approved prior to transfer by the city administrator. Current and future owner must complete and sign the transfer of ownership. The new owner must accept all conditions of ownership. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine of five hundred dollars per day of violation.

It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog declared dangerous to violate any of the probationary terms set forth in the conditions of ownership of a dangerous dog. Any violation shall result in the immediate impoundment of the dog. The dog shall be summarily declared a vicious dog and humanely destroyed. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six months or by a fine of one thousand dollars or by both fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 297 §6.02, 1973; Ord. No. 652, 5-11-2010)

A.

The poundmaster shall enforce all of the laws of the city, county and state relating to the care, treatment and impounding of dogs. Furthermore, it is the duty of the poundmaster to file legal complaints against dog owners when the same appears to be in the public interest.

B.

It is made the duty of the poundmaster, whether enumerated as a duty or not, to enforce any other sections of this chapter or any provisions of Chapter 6.04, which adopts by reference that portion of the County Ordinance Code concerning the licensing and control of dogs and control of rabies, and any amendments and additions thereto hereafter made.

(Ord. 297 §§2.01, 2.06, 1973)

Promptly upon the impounding of a dog, the poundmaster shall post in the lobby of the city hall a description of the dog and the approximate time that the dog was taken into possession. No other attempt need be made to notify the owner unless the dog is wearing a license tag issued by the county, in which case a card or letter shall be promptly mailed to the owner as shown by the county dog license records.

(Ord. 297 §2.02, 1973)

The owner of any impounded dog shall have the right to reclaim the same at any time prior to the lawful disposition thereof, upon payment to the poundmaster of the fines and charges hereinafter provided in this chapter.

(Ord. 297 §2.03, 1973)

A.

The fines and charges for violators of the provisions of this chapter, in addition to those fines and charges required to be paid to the county upon impounded dogs, are as follows:

Any offense, ten dollars minimum and five hundred dollars maximum;

For the purposes of this section, the court may consider as prior offenses only those violations which have occurred within a three-year period prior to the present offense.

B.

No dog shall be surrendered by the poundmaster until all fines and charges have been paid in full.

(Ord. 297 §2.08, 1973; Ord. 350 §2, 1977)

It shall be the duty of the poundmaster, and he is authorized and empowered, to forthwith destroy any dog lawfully impounded which is by reason of age, disease or other cause, unfit for further use, or is dangerous to keep impounded.

(Ord. 297 §2.09, 1973)

The poundmaster is authorized to enter upon any premises for the purpose of taking up, seizing or impounding any dog which, according to the provisions of this chapter, he is authorized to seize and impound, except that the poundmaster shall not seize or impound a dog for violation of Section 6.08.050 when the dog has not strayed from and is upon private property owned by the dog owner or the person who has a right to control the dog, or upon private property to which the dog owner or person who has a right to control the dog has a right of possession. Furthermore, a dog that has strayed from but then returned to the private property of his owner or the person who has a right to control the dog shall not be seized or impounded, but in such a case a citation may be issued; provided, however, that if in such a situation the owner or person who has a right to control the dog is not home, the dog may be impounded, but the poundmaster shall post a notice of such impounding on the front door of the living unit of the owner or person who has a right to control the dog. Such notice shall state the following: That the dog has been impounded, where the dog is being held, the name, address, and telephone number of the agency or person to be contacted regarding release of the dog, and an indication of the ultimate disposition of the dog if no action to regain it is taken within a specified period of time by its owner or by the person who has a right to control the dog.

(Ord. 297 §2.04, 1973; Ord. 350 §1, 1977)

No person shall fail or refuse to exhibit the registration of any dog required to be licensed by the county when requested to do so by the poundmaster.

(Ord. 297 §2.05, 1973)

No person shall interfere with the poundmaster or his deputies in the performance of their official duties.

(Ord. 297 §2.07, 1973)

If any portion of this chapter is in conflict with that portion of the County Ordinance Code concerning the licensing and control of dogs and control of rabies which was adopted by reference by Chapter 6.04, the County Ordinance Code shall prevail.

(Ord. 297 §6.05, 1973)

Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of an infraction of the law, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as defined in Section 6.08.150. Each person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, or corporation and shall be punishable therefor as provided by this chapter.

(Ord. 297 §6.04, 1973)