Mendocino County Municipal Code Ch. 14.20 Animals Prohibited from County Buildings

No person or persons shall bring, or permit to be brought, into any County building any animal belonging to them or under their control except for the following:

(A) Persons with disabilities utilizing a "service animal" as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

(B) Canines utilized by or otherwise in the possession of the Sheriff's Department in the fulfillment of the responsibilities of the Sheriff's Department.

(C) Animals under the care and control of the County Department of Animal Care and Control in the fulfillment of the responsibilities of that Department.

(D) Dogs designated or approved by the Director of Mental Health for use in the Department of Mental Health as a "voluntary therapeutic pet partner". A "voluntary therapeutic pet partner" is a dog which is also a pet volunteered by its owner, approved and determined by the Mental Health Director to provide a positive influence on emotional conditions impacting Mental Health clients.

(E) Dogs designated or approved by the County Librarian or Branch Manager for use in the Mendocino County Public Libraries to participate in the special reading Library programs which are utilized to help children read. The dog's licensing and insurance information must be given to appropriate Library personnel before participating in the program.

(Ord. No. 4092 (part), adopted 2002.)

(Ord. No. 4202, 5-20-2008)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of an infraction.

(Ord. No. 1011, adopted 1972; Ord. No. 4092 (part), adopted 2002.)