The Police Departments Animal Control Officers are civilian employees authorized to investigate and enforce the Lake Havasu City Codes pertaining to animals. ANIMALS: Article III. Barters, sells or offers for sale any wildlife or parts of wildlife unlawfully taken during a closed season. The justice of the peace or city magistrate may impose additional procedures and processes to protect all parties in the interest of justice, and any decision by the justice of the peace or magistrate may be appealed to the superior court. D. A person is guilty of a class 6 felony who knowingly: 1. 8. Service and Assistance Animal Provisions: 11-1024. The county attorney may represent and present evidence for the county enforcement agent. Jan. 1, 1991. A wild rodent or rabbit may be submitted for laboratory testing if the animal has bitten a person and either the animal's health or behavior indicates that the animal may have rabies or the bite occurred in an area that contains a rabies epizootic, as determined by the department of health services. Animal Control. Jan. 1, 1991. Renumbered as 11-1007 by Laws 1990, Ch. Bonner County, Idaho does have a barking dog ordinance. "Stray dog" means any dog three months of age or older running at large that is not wearing a valid license tag. Amended by Laws 1978, Ch. 86, 2. The officer or agent who has requested a hearing under subsection A of this section shall serve the order on the owner of the animal either by personal service on the owner or by leaving a copy of the order with a person of suitable discretion at the owner's residence or place of business. 2. A. 165, 57. 18. If a person can hear the noise 50 feet or more from a property line, it counts as a violation. A county board of supervisors that establishes a civil penalty for violating an animal statute or ordinance may appoint one or more hearing officers to hear and determine such cases. 10. Give the person on the other end of the phone the location of the dog and tell them how long the dog has been barking. A dog or cat that is impounded as the result of biting any person shall not be released from the pound to its owner unless one of the following applies: 1. E. If an animal bites any person, the incident shall be reported to the county enforcement agent immediately by any person having direct knowledge. Whenever a dog tag is lost, a replacement tag shall be issued on application by the owner and payment of a fee established by the board of supervisors. Non-compliance may lead to criminal prosecution and a fine of up to $2,500 per violation. D. Public places may maintain a general no pets policy if it is not used to exclude service animals and if it does not grant rights to any person to bring the person's pet into a public place that otherwise does not permit pets. Animal Shelters. Jan. 1, 1991. If our investigation of a barking dog does not result in such an observation, we will continue to respond to subsequent complaints in an attempt to observe the violation. Per city code, we allow the violator up to 30 days to take care of the issue. A veterinarian determines that a medical contraindication for sterilization exists that reasonably requires postponement of the sterilization until the surgery or another approved sterilization procedure can be performed in a safe and humane manner. 63, 1; Laws 2009, Ch. Amended by Laws 1996, Ch. These are seen as violations against the jurisdiction and not against neighbors or other individuals, although some complaints stem from neighbor disputes. Service animals shall not be excluded from public walkways or sidewalks or from any area that allows for physical barriers between the service animals, dog guides or service dogs and the animals in the zoo or wild animal park. D. All fees and penalties shall be deposited in the rabies control fund pursuant to 11-1011. Any person who fails to comply with the requirements of this article, or violates any of its provisions, is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor unless another classification is specifically prescribed in this article. The board of supervisors of each county may set a license fee that shall be paid for each dog three months of age or older that is kept, harbored or maintained within the boundaries of this state for at least thirty consecutive days of each calendar year. 56, 2; Laws 2016, Ch. 11-1003. The evaluators shall review each application based solely on the evaluation criteria or factors set forth in the request for donation application. We attempt to make contact with the tenant or property owner as part of the initial inspection to explain the nature of the complaint. Nov 2, 2010. IV, 2C, 11-15-1994) State law reference Sterilization of impounded dogs and cats; definition, 11-1023. There are a few alternatives to address this problem. Donation means furnishing financial or other assistance, including state monies or federal grant monies, by the companion animal spay and neuter committee to any qualifying entity that allocates the monies to programs that seek to reduce pet overpopulation by sterilizing, at minimal or no cost, dogs and cats in this state that are owned by the general public or that are impounded and sterilized pursuant to 11-1022. Take big game, except bear or mountain lion, with the aid of dogs. Jan. 1, 1991. These may allow a neighbor bothered by the noise to file a complaint with a local government agency. Use of a facility dog in court proceedings; definition, 9-240. E. In addition to other remedies provided by law, the board of supervisors, the county attorney, the county enforcement agent or a private individual or other entity that is specially damaged by a violation of an animal statute or ordinance may institute an injunction, mandamus, abatement or other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent or abate the violation. "Impound" means the act of taking or receiving into custody by the county enforcement agent any dog or other animal for the purpose of confinement in a county pound in accordance with the provisions of this article. Renumbered as 11-1021 and amended by Laws 1990, Ch. Issue citations for the violation of the provisions of this article, county ordinances adopted under this article and municipal ordinances which the board of supervisors has contracted to enforce. The vaccination must be in conformity with the provisions of this article and the regulations promulgated pursuant to this article. Possess or transport the carcass or parts of a carcass of any wildlife that cannot be identified as to species and legality. 81, 1. Jan. 1, 1991. Trash, auto parts, dead landscaping debris and unusable items visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent properties. Enforce the provisions of this article, county ordinances adopted under this article and municipal ordinances which the board of supervisors has contracted to enforce. 215, 17; Laws 2016, Ch. 2. 111, 10; Laws 2003, Ch. CreditsAdded as 24-372 by Laws 1962, Ch. 86, 2. D. Members of the committee are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38, chapter 4, article 2.2. Chapter 32. Article 1. 19. 15. Amended by Laws 1975, Ch. Each dog licensed under the terms of this article shall receive, at the time of licensing, such a tag on which shall be inscribed the name of the county, the number of the license and the year in which it expires. Proper care, maintenance andeuthanasia of impounded animals. The provisions of this article shall not apply to counties which regulate the running at large of dogs in the unincorporated areas of the county by ordinance provided that such ordinance is equal to or more stringent than the provisions of this article. The animal shows clear clinical signs of rabies. SOLID WASTE. Use of a facility dog in court proceedings; definition, Title 9. The local agency will determine the action needed to resolve the disturbance. That was revised recently so that neighbors can file a complaint if a dog is making excessive noise for 10 minutes during the day and only five minutes at night. 17. 9-240. "Vaccination" means the administration of an anti-rabies vaccine to animals by a veterinarian. G. The companion animal spay and neuter committee shall make available to the public a list of all grants awarded pursuant to this section. 7. Exemption of cities, towns and counties, 11-1021. Unlawful interference with county enforcement agent, 11-1018. CreditsAdded as 41-111 by Laws 2004, Ch. 374, 223, eff. 11. (b) Identification of the funding source and the total amount of available monies. A person who operates a kennel that houses twenty dogs or more shall allow inspections of the kennel by the county enforcement agent as a condition of receiving a kennel permit. Title 8. E. This section does not apply to a county or incorporated city or town that adopts an ordinance or resolution for dog and cat sterilization that exceeds the requirements of this section. Chapter 3. Jan. 1, 1991. If a rabies quarantine area is declared, the county board of supervisors shall meet with the county board of health and the county enforcement agent and institute an emergency program for the control of rabies within that area provided that any regulations restricting or involving the movement of livestock within that area shall be developed by the state veterinarian. Drivers shall take the same precautions with respect to pedestrians who have a disability other than blindness and their service animals. 152, 3. The dog has a current dog license pursuant to 11-1008 at the time the dog entered the pound. "Rabies quarantine area" means any area in which a state of emergency has been declared to exist due to the occurrence of rabies in animals in or adjacent to this area. A protest of an award or proposed award of a donation and any appeals shall be resolved in accordance with the rules of procedure adopted by the department of administration pursuant to 41-2611. 9. 107, 1; Laws 1986, Ch. PARKS AND RECREATION. Fines received for violation of an ordinance adopted with a criminal penalty pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 6, subdivision (a) of this section shall be deposited in a special, permanent, nonlapsing and nonreverting county fund to be used solely for the operation of the county enforcement agency. Jan. 1, 1991. 31, 4; Laws 1978, Ch. The issue of provocation shall be determined by whether a reasonable person would expect that the conduct or circumstances would be likely to provoke a dog. A justice of the peace or city magistrate may issue an order to euthanize a vicious animal after notice to the owner, if any, and the person who was bitten, and a hearing. 6. 374, 222, 400, eff. In this article, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in 11-1001 apply. "County board of health" means the duly constituted board of health of each county. Article 17. Discriminate means discriminatory actions prescribed in 41-1492.02 and includes: (a) Refusing to permit an individual with a disability to enter a public place with a service animal or interfering with the individual's right to enter or use the public place. 21. 4. Amended by Laws 1999, Ch. Repealed by Laws 2002, Ch. Renumbered as 11-1001 by Laws 1990, Ch. 6. Companion animal spay and neuter committee. 86, 2. 70, 2. TITLE 6, ANIMALS, OF THE LAKE HAVASU CITY CODE. 164, 1; Laws 1982, Ch. 3. Renumbered as 11-1023 by Laws 1990, Ch. Intergovernmental Operations. Added by Laws 2003, Ch. Spaying and neutering of animals fund; applications; award of fund monies; report; definitions. Non-compliance may lead to criminal prosecution and a fine of up to $2,500 per violation. 28-2422.02. The holder of a permit revoked under this paragraph may not be issued another limited residential or commercial animal permit but may apply for a Special Use Permit. 207, 4. B. A. Pet Dealers, Title 44. 7. In Leon County, "any animal which continuously barks, howls, or otherwise disturbs . 374, 222, eff. If the day of the bite is not known, the quarantine period shall start on the first day of impoundment. Service animal does not include other species of animals, whether wild or domestic or trained or untrained. The licensing period shall not exceed the period of time for revaccination as designated by the state veterinarian. Jan. 1, 1991. Contract with any city or town to enforce the provisions of any ordinance enacted by such city or town for the control of dogs if the provisions are not specific to any breed. 5. The hearing officer shall hold a hearing on each violation reported by the county enforcement agent. Added as 24-361 by Laws 1962, Ch. I. General powers of common council [edited for animal provisions], Title 13. Amended by Laws 1991, Ch. A. Dog or cat possession; microchip scan; owner notification; definition. 4. 158, 263; Laws 1975, Ch. Jan. 1, 1991. 7. If our investigation of a barking dog does not result in such an observation, we will continue to respond to subsequent complaints in an attempt to observe the violation. 1 Internal Revenue Code sections may be found in Title 26 of U.S.C.A.2 Section 38-621 et seq. Title 17. 10. 1. 245, 1. Modification of the evaluators' recommendations may include the adjustment of the budget on any proposed award individually or on all awards by an amount or percentage. Form of Government. This ordinance is designed to help keep the peace and quiet in neighborhoods by limiting the amount of noise that a dog can make. Formerly 25-522. Amended by Laws 2017, Ch. H. The county enforcement agent shall euthanize a vicious animal by order of a justice of the peace or a city magistrate. B. See Barking Dog 8. Powers and duties of department of health services, 11-1004. Subscribe for only $12 per month. DOGS Article III. 106, 1. The pedestrian has the same rights as any other person whether or not the pedestrian is carrying the cane, using a service animal or being assisted by a sighted person. You are allowed no more than two garage sales per calendar year. Use of a facility dog in court proceedings; definition, Title 44. Renumbered as 11-1014 and amended by Laws 1990, Ch. Monies awarded pursuant to this section shall not be used to sterilize animals that may be euthanized unless euthanasia becomes necessary due to illness, injury or behavior. 4-68. DOGS 4-67. Amended by Laws 1992, Ch. Jan. 1, 1991. Dog licenses are obtained through the Utility Billing and Licensing Division located at 310 N. 4 th Street. Chapter 7. Transportation. The vaccination shall be performed by a veterinarian. Proof of service shall be filed with the court. Code Enforcement provides violators a chance to comply voluntarily and is usually done with a flexible, creative, and helpful approach, especially when dealing with people who have difficulty meeting compliance due to age, infirmity, or temporary financial hardship. B. Biting animals; reporting; handling and euthanasia; exception, 11-1014.01. (A) For the purposes of this section, ordinances or resolutions to control dogs include, but are not limited to, ordinances or resolutions concerned with the ownership, keeping, or harboring of dogs, the restraint of dogs, dogs as public nuisances, and dogs as a threat to public health, safety, and welfare, except that such ordinances or Article12. Added as 24-363 by Laws 1962, Ch. A court or duly appointed hearing officer may impose on the person misrepresenting the animal in violation of this subsection a civil penalty of not more than two hundred fifty dollars for each violation. Each evaluator shall maintain a written record of the evaluator's assessment of each application, which shall include comments regarding compliance with each evaluation criterion or factor, the citation of a specific criterion or factor as the basis of each stated strength or weakness and a clear differentiation between comments based on facts presented in the application and comments based on professional judgment. Unless otherwise prescribed by this title, it is unlawful for a person to: 1. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated. D. The governing body of any county, city or town that operates a pound shall establish procedures for the humane destruction of impounded animals by the methods described in subsections B and C of this section. Criminal Code. 5. 201, 404, eff. D. No person in charge of any dog shall permit such dog in a public park or upon any public school property unless the dog is physically restrained by a leash, enclosed in a car, cage or similar enclosure or being exhibited or trained at a recognized kennel club event, public school or park sponsored event. KINGMAN A new animal control ordinance was approved by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors on Monday, but not before it was amended to allow dogs to run at-large on their owners'. Added as 24-382 by Laws 1990, Ch. [FN1]. The owner clearly doesn't care because the dogs are allowed to bark for 30-45 minutes at a time, non-stop. Dogs not permitted at large; wearing licenses, 11-1013. A. Added as 24-370 by Laws 1962, Ch. A dog or cat shall not be released for adoption from a county, city or town pound or from an animal shelter unless one of the following applies: 1. DOGS 4-71. Apprehending or holding a suspect if the employee had a reasonable suspicion of the suspect's involvement in criminal activity. 374, 222, eff. If the dog or cat is to be used for medical research, a license or vaccination is not required. Certificate of Title and Registration. The length of time you have observed the situation. The department shall issue spaying and neutering of animals special plates. 172, 2. Article 7. 14. Staffed with two full-time Animal Control Officers, the Unit responds to calls of animals disturbing, loose animals, animal cruelty cases, injured animals, and a host of other situations involving domesticated animals. 1. 92.14). "Veterinarian", unless otherwise indicated, means any veterinarian licensed to practice in this state or any veterinarian employed in this state by a governmental agency. 251, 6. Repealed by Laws 2002, Ch. 374, 222, eff. Amended by Laws 2017, Ch. 11. 121, 1; Laws 1988, Ch. 86, 2. It is the goal of the City Council to prevent unwanted animal diseases that could create a serious impact to the citizens. 11-1027. 6. The issuance of citations pursuant to this section shall be subject to the provisions of 13-3899. The county enforcement agent shall use a uniform traffic ticket and complaint for civil traffic cases pursuant to the rules of procedure in traffic cases adopted by the supreme court, modified as applicable, in citing persons for violations of ordinances adopted with a civil penalty pursuant to 11-1005, subsection A, paragraph 6, subdivision (b). The companion animal spay and neuter committee shall administer the fund. 165, 56. Renumbered as 11-1026 by Laws 1990, Ch. The spaying and neutering of animals fund is established consisting of monies received pursuant to 28-2422 and 43-619. C. A dog remaining within the kennel is not required to be licensed individually under 11-1008. B. SUBDIVISION OF LAND. C. If the adoption fee includes the cost of sterilization, no deposit is required. Aggressive dogs; reasonable care requirements; violation; classification; definitions, 11-1015. CreditsAdded as 24-365 by Laws 1962, Ch. 170, 2. Excluding the initial thirty-two thousand dollar reimbursement, not more than ten percent of monies deposited in the fund annually shall be used for the cost of administering the fund. The state veterinarian, employed pursuant to 3-1211, shall designate the type or types of anti-rabies vaccines that may be used for vaccination of animals, the period of time between vaccination and revaccination and the dosage and method of administration of the vaccine. Mohave people - Mohave or Mojave (Pronounced "Moh-ha-vee") (Mojave: 'Aha Makhav) are a Native American people indigenous to the Colorado River in the Mojave Desert. 2. One member who represents the Arizona veterinary medical association. Amended by Laws 2000, Ch. 15. An appeal from a decision of the companion animal spay and neuter committee may be made to the director of the department of administration. Jan. 1, 1991. To the owner of the animal for damages including the costs of restoring the animal to confinement and to its health condition before the release. Dog barking ordinance. 1994-01 , art. One member who represents an established community coalition of animal welfare organizations. There is no veterinary facility capable of performing sterilization within a twenty mile radius of the pound or shelter. C. This section does not apply to seizing an equine pursuant to 3-1721 or to a city, town or county that adopts or has adopted an ordinance or resolution providing for forfeiting a vicious animal if the ordinance or resolution imposes requirements that are equal to or more stringent than this section. 86, 2. The report shall include all administrative expenses, all grants of monies, the names of grantees and any remaining balance in the fund. A. Please include a photo, general information and contact information. "Veterinary hospital" means any establishment operated by a veterinarian licensed to practice in this state that provides clinical facilities and houses animals or birds for dental, medical or surgical treatment. F. A person who operates a kennel that houses fewer than twenty dogs may be subject to an inspection by the county enforcement agent during regular business hours if the county enforcement agent has received a citizen or law enforcement complaint in writing that alleges the person committed an act in violation of 13-2910 or 13-2910.01. 374, 222, eff. 207, 3. 374, 223, eff. B. CODE OF ORDINANCES Part II. Taking and Handling of Wildlife. 374, 222, eff. 374, 222, eff. This penalty shall not be assessed against applicants who provide adequate proof that the dog to be licensed has been in their possession in this state less than thirty consecutive days. This section does not apply to a dog that is used by any federal, state, county, city or town law enforcement agency and that bites any person if the bite occurs while the dog is under proper law enforcement supervision and the care of a licensed veterinarian, except that the law enforcement agency shall notify the county enforcement agent if the dog exhibits any abnormal behavior and make the dog available for examination at any reasonable time. Before a license is issued for any dog, the owner or a veterinarian must present a paper or electronic copy or telefacsimile of the vaccination certificate signed by a veterinarian stating the owner's name and address, and giving the dog's description, date of vaccination, manufacturer and serial number of the vaccine used and date revaccination is due. Investigating a crime or possible crime. Jan. 1, 1991; Laws 2003, Ch. If the justice of the peace or city magistrate determines that the animal is not vicious, the justice of the peace or city magistrate may order the animal returned to the owner, except that if the owner fails to appear at the hearing, the justice of the peace or city magistrate may order that the animal be forfeited to the officer or agent for transfer to a legally incorporated humane society, county animal shelter or approved rescue agency and be made available for adoption or humane euthanasia. 11-1009. 58, 5; Laws 1988, Ch. Renumbered as 11-1022 by Laws 1990, Ch. Based on our documented patterns of service calls, the unit is assigned to work shifts seven days a week, and their hours range from 7am to 10pm most days. A person operating a kennel shall obtain a permit issued by the board of supervisors of the county where the kennel is located except if each individual dog is licensed. Any person or entity that operates a public place shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities who use service animals if the work or tasks performed by the service animal are directly related to the individual's disability. 2. Submit a written report to the governor, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives pursuant to 28-2422.02. Regulations Concerning Particular Businesses. Jan. 1, 1991. Camping on a vacant lot is prohibited. B. 207, 2. Transportation. 238, 5; Laws 2012, Ch. The board of supervisors in each county may provide or authorize a county pound or pounds or enter into a cooperative agreement with a city or town, a veterinarian or an Arizona incorporated humane society to establish and operate a county pound. Monies collected for civil penalties shall be deposited in the county general fund. Added as 24-369 by Laws 1962, Ch. License fees for dogs; issuance of dog tags; classification. 2. 11-1023. Jan. 1, 1991. Cities and Towns. 28-2422.01. Chapter 7. Vehicles illegally parked on public streets, Animal control, dogs running at large (daytime), licensing and vaccination of dogs, dead or injured animals, Animal control, barking dogs, poisoning of animals, possession of fighting animals, Animals, unsanitary conditions, dog feces. C. The county enforcement agent may designate deputies. 5. Reasonable provocation as defense, 11-1029. Added as 24-366 by Laws 1962, Ch. Amended by Laws 2017, Ch. Taking and Handling of Wildlife. Amended by Laws 1996, Ch. Code Enforcement is often misunderstood; it is not about denying peoples property rights; it is about protecting their property rights and ensuring standards that protect health and safety as well as neighborhood quality of life issues. For the purposes of this subsection, eligible means a cat that is living outdoors, lacks discernible identification, is of sound health and possesses its claws. Provocation means tormenting, attacking or inciting a dog and includes the standard for determining provocation prescribed in 11-1027. Possess wildlife in excess of the possession limit. 86, 2. The design and color of the spaying and neutering of animals special plates are subject to the approval of the department. (c) Whether a single award or multiple awards may be made. If a violation is found, we mail a Notice of Violation to the property owner and tenant. 278, 3. 3. 3. Find 6 Animal Shelters within 31.3 miles of Mohave County Animal Control. The board of supervisors shall adopt, in the same manner as the animal ordinances, written rules of procedure for the hearings and review of hearings. 267, 1. The tag shall be attached to a collar or harness that shall be worn by the dog at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article. Statements made at a preapplication conference are not amendments to a request for a donation application unless a written amendment is issued. 17, 3. 172, 1, 11-1005. Animal Shelters Nearby. Name Mohave County Animal Shelter Suggest Edit Address 950 Buchanan Street Mohave Valley , Arizona , 86440 Phone 928-753-2727 Fax 928-768-7147 Hours Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Mohave County Animal Shelter Services Amended by Laws 1978, Ch. A. Excessive barking, etc. The annual fee for the kennel permit is seventy-five dollars or the actual cost of recovery as determined by the board of supervisors. Dogs that are used for control of livestock, being used or trained for hunting or dogs, being exhibited or trained at a kennel club event or engaged in races approved by the Arizona racing commission, and while the dogs are being transported to and from such events, need not wear a collar or harness with a valid license attached provided that they are properly vaccinated, licensed and controlled. Any of the Departments Animal Control Officers who personally observe excessive barking can issue a citation to the owner. A duplicate of each rabies vaccination certificate issued shall be transmitted to the county enforcement agent within two weeks of the date the dog was vaccinated. The evaluators may allow an applicant to make an oral or written presentation regarding the scope of work, terms and conditions of the donations, budget and other relevant matters set forth in the request for application. 8-422. Hearing officer; hearing on civil violations; additional remedies, 11-1007. (b) An animal control agency that offers or subsidizes sterilization services of dogs and cats, including organizations represented on the companion animal spay and neuter committee. 11-1022. 18. The evaluators may require an applicant to revise the application to reflect information provided in an oral or written presentation. 307, 3; Laws 2009, Ch. Oct. 1, 1978; Laws 1988, Ch. 4. 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