Williams Municipal Code Ch. 6.52 Disposal of Dead Animals

"Dead animal," as used in this chapter, means the dead body of any animal.

(Ord. 154-07 § 3(part), 2007)

A. It is unlawful for any person owning or having control of a dead animal to permit such dead animal to remain unburied for a period in excess of twenty-four hours.

B. It is unlawful for any person owning or having control of a dead animal to place the body in any street, park or public place or in any public refuse receptacle.

(Ord. 154-07 § 3(part), 2007)

This chapter shall not apply to any animal killed for the purpose of consumption, provided that the remains of such dead animal are processed in such a manner as to prevent such dead animal from spoiling.

(Ord. 154-07 § 3(part), 2007)

In addition to any other penalty in this title, the city shall be entitled to dispose of any dead animal coming within the prohibitions of this chapter if such animal remains unburied for a period in excess of twenty-four hours and/or is placed in any street, park, public place, or in any public refuse receptacle. Such costs of removal and burial shall be a lien and charge against the owner and person in control of such animal immediately prior to its death. The city shall attempt to contact the owner of such dead animal prior to disposing of same. Fees shall be established pursuant to a resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 154-07 § 3(part), 2007)