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| SEC. 10.04. ANIMALS AND FOWL - KEEPING, TRANSPORTING, TREATMENT, HOUSING.
Subd. 1. Definitions. As used in this Section, the following definitions shall apply. A. "Farm Animals" - Cattle, horses, mules, donkeys sheep, goats, swine, ponies, ducks, geese, turkeys, chickens, rabbits guinea hens and honey bees. B. "Animals" - Includes farm animals and all other animals, reptiles and feathered birds or fowl except dogs, cats, gerbils, hamsters and caged household birds. Subd. 2. Keeping. It is unlawful for any person to keep or harbor any animal, not in transit, except (1) farm animals kept in that portion of the City zoned for agricultural purposes, or, (2) animals kept as part of a show licensed under the City Code, or, (3) animals used in a parade for which a permit has been issued, or, (4) animals kept in a laboratory for scientific or experimental purposes, or, (5) animals kept in an animal hospital or clinic for treatment by a licensed veterinarian. Subd. 3. Animals in Transit. It is unlawful for any person to transport animals unless they are (1) confined within a vehicle, cage or other means of conveyance, or, (2) farm animals being transported in a portion of the City zoned for agricultural purposes, or, (3) restrained by means of bridles, halters, ropes or other means of individual restraint. Subd. 4. Treatment. It is unlawful for any person to treat any animal as herein defined, or any other animal, in a cruel or inhumane manner. Subd. 5. Housing. It is unlawful for any person to keep any animal as herein defined, or any other animal, in any structure infested by rodents, vermin, flies or insects, or inadequate for protection against the elements. Subd. 6. Trespasses. It is unlawful for any person to herd, drive or ride any animal over and upon any grass, turf, boulevard, City park, cemetery, garden or lot without specific permission therefore from the owner. SEC. 10.05. ANIMAL WASTE. Subd. 1. Definitions. For the purpose of this Section: A. "Owner" means any person who harbors, feeds, boards, possesses, keeps or has custody of an animal. B. "Animal" means a dog, cat or other animal. Subd. 2. Unlawful Acts. It is unlawful for any owner to: A. Suffer or permit an animal to defecate upon public property, or the private property of another, without immediately removing the excrement and disposing of it in a sanitary manner. B. Suffer or permit an animal to be upon public property, or the private property of another, unless such animal is in the custody of a person of suitable age and discretion having in his/her possession equipment and supplies for excrement removal. C. Permit animal excrement to accumulate for a period in excess of seven (7) days on premises occupied by him/her without removal and sanitary disposal. Subd. 3. Exceptions. The provisions of Subdivision 2, Subparagraphs A and B, do not apply to a guide dog accompanying a blind person, a service dog accompanying a disabled person, or a dog while engaged in police or rescue activity. Source: City Code, Effective Date: 12-01-2004, (Sections 10.06 through 10.09, inclusive, reserved for future expansion.) |
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