Ord. (C)The Director may, in his/her discretion, apply to District Court, or to the Code Enforcement Board, to reduce or abate any fine or civil penalty which could otherwise be imposed under . Situated in Milan Centre, this hostel is near Palazzo Reale, the University of Milan and Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory. However, a dog that is found unrestrained outside this type of enclosure twice within a one-year period shall be issued a violation notice and corollary penalty assessed by MAS. (E)Each purchaser of a dog, cat, puppy, or kitten shall be provided with a copy of , (1994 Jeff. Metro Am. The normal business hours of any establishment or business regulated by this chapter. (D)Each Class B kennel or cattery license shall apply to no more than five dogs and/or cats, four months of age or older. Am. Am. Metro Am. (B)The veterinarian or qualified person administering the vaccination shall issue to the dog, cat, or ferret owner a vaccination certificate on a form prescribed by the Kentucky State Department of Public Health. Pay your water bill, send an anonymous tip, sign up for our 911 emergency alert notification system, and more. Am. 17-1990, adopted and effective 12-19-1990; Lou. Ord. Metro Am. Ord. 79-2012, approved 4-30-12; Lou. 60-2007, approved 4-9-2007; Lou. Metro Am. (C)The cost of an individual unaltered dog, cat, or ferret license registered before the effective date of this chapter shall be as provided in . Common points of conflict include location, construction, and shared maintenance of a fence. (C)Any person adopting an animal is required to comply with all stipulations and conditions set forth in the adoption agreement. Ord. (F)If the owner of a dog which the Director has declared to be a dangerous dog or a potentially dangerous dog is unknown, the dog shall not be released from impoundment except under conditions which comply with . No. Any of the following owned animals: dog, cat, rabbit, mouse, rat, reptile, guinea pig, chinchilla, hamster, gerbil, ferret. Brad Schaat said they had not offered it. LMASis the agency that licenses animals in Jefferson County and you can. A dog accompanying and providing support for a person who is deemed to be disabled under federal, state, or local law. Ord. No. No person shall crop a dogs ears or tail, except a veterinarian. However, prices usually go slightly higher during the holiday season such as Christmas and the New Years Eve. (1994 Jeff. (b)Property enclosed by a buried wire which produces a signal received by a device attached to a collar worn by the dog or puppy which prevents the animal from leaving the property of the owner will be considered a proper enclosure, provided the device and signal are working and the animal does not leave the property unrestrained. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007), (A)All riding schools or stables as defined herein shall, in addition to other requirements of this chapter, comply with the minimum standards of this section. No. Vehicles with four or more wheels drawn by an animal. Additionally, the owners/keepers of such wild animals shall register ownership with MAS, within 30 days of obtaining such animal. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007), As an alternative to the procedures set forth under . Agricultural uses as defined in this chapter are not included in this definition.). What we need to determine is, What is something thats enforceable? Hancock said. No. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007). (F)Whenever an animal is not wearing its rabies vaccination tag, as allowed in subsection (E), the owner/handler shall retain the rabies tag and shall produce the same whenever called upon to verify that the animal in question had the required vaccination. (3)Any tethering system employed shall not allow the dog or puppy to leave the owners property. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. 186-2003, approved 10-10-2003; Lou. Any owner of animals shall maintain a clean and healthful shelter and living area for any animal being kept, which area shall be free of accumulated waste and debris so that the animal shall be free to walk or lie down without coming in contact with any such waste or debris. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. Metro Am. These are private and public nuisance actions. Code, 10.07) (Jeff. (A)No pet shop, animal dealer, or other party, whether individual, organization, or establishment, shall sell or offer for adoption any puppy, dog, kitten, cat, or ferret which is unfit for purchase. Metro Am. No. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. (3)Any enclosure where animals are kept shall be graded and raked to keep the surface reasonably dry. If upon sight inspection MAS determines a porcine may exceed the specified weight and/or height requirements, the owner of the porcine in question will be responsible for supplying MAS with certification from an approved establishment verifying the weight and/or height. Abandonment consists of leaving an animal for a period in excess of 24 hours, without the animals owner or the owners designated caretaker providing all provisions of necessity as defined in this chapter and checking on the animals condition. (4)Anyone entering the owners property to commit robbery, burglary, assault, or other crime. Any whip or riding crop must be used so as not to cause injury to the animal. Ord. There were 19,319 housing units at an average density of 71 per squaremile (27/km2). 186-2003, approved 10-10-2003; Lou. Ord. (C)Keeping of wild animals not prohibited by this chapter shall be in accordance with standards set forth in the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations. Metro Am. Metro Am. No. Metro Am. No. Ord. Ord. The pet shop, animal dealer, or other person shall be responsible for the cost of veterinary fees incurred related to the disease, defect, or infection for which the puppy, dog, kitten, cat, or ferret was certified as unfit, up to the full purchase price of the puppy, dog, kitten, cat, or ferret plus tax. (D)If an at-risk dog under investigation has previously been classified as a potentially dangerous dog and exhibits escalating aggressive behaviors which threaten public safety or welfare, that circumstance alone may be grounds for an Animal Control Officer to impound the dog, and for the Director to determine that the dog is a dangerous dog. Metro Am. RHS one of two Idaho rocketry clubs to qualify for Nationals, Jefferson County approves new clustering ordinance, Fentanyl: Nationally, in Idaho, and in Jefferson County. (b)Kept clean and in good repair at all times and manure and urine shall be removed therefrom daily. Metro Am. At the risk of oversimplification, this doctrine is generally raised when a neighboring property owner is acting in a manner that can be described as a nuisance. (7)All livestock other than poultry as set forth in subsection (8), below shall be confined by a fence in good repair sufficient to prevent the animal(s) from leaving the owners property. (N)Animals shall be provided water at the loading site and on routes at all times they are working. Box 40627 Nashville, TN 37204. (B)All animals shall be provided with daily food and water, free from contamination. However, MAS still may issue a permit or license to a circus, in accordance with . Ordinance Adoption Procedures jeffersoncity_frt.pdf (68.7 KB) Title 1. No. Tennessee's partition fence law sets out the rights and responsibilities of fence owners in rural and urban areas. [9] A railroad bridge at Strawberry Plains was among those targeted by the East Tennessee bridge-burning conspiracy in November 1861. No. The community of Jefferson City, Tennessee, offers a vibrant way of life both personally and professionally for individuals and families! Costs for the building and maintenance of the fence are to be shared equally by each landowner. Anderson said no. Metro Am. (6)Any chain or tether must be attached to a properly fitting collar or harness worn by the animal. Metro Am. Any establishment where dogs, cats, puppies, or kittens are kept for the purpose of boarding for any part of a 24-hour period. Search, Browse Law 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. Responsibilities of license and permit holders under this section. No. (1994 Jeff. (H)Animals shall be properly shod, and the hooves shall be kept trimmed. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. More and more visitors and international students prefer to stay at hostels than hotels. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. If the identity of the dogs owner cannot be determined, the dog shall be immediately impounded. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. Ord. If an officer does not personally witness the crime, the reporting party can sign a disturbing the peace ticket. He said the ordinance would need to be updated if commissioners decided to move forward with it. (3)Is found not under restraint, excluding those dogs engaged in hunting activities or training therefore. No. (B)Indoors: animals which are kept primarily indoors shall be provided with wholesome food and clean water, a clean living environment free of accumulated waste and debris, comfortable temperature and ventilation, and provided veterinary care when needed. (b)Such equipment, and an employee trained in the use of such equipment, shall be on the premises at all times that such elephant is in a public contact situation. This means that when a neighbor's tree hangs over your property you can cut it back to the property line at your own expense. Any whip or riding crop must be used so as not to cause injury to the animal. (H)All animal quarters and runs are to be kept clean, dry, and in a sanitary condition. (D)Any person who is found present at a dogfight, cockfight, or combat between animals, and who is charged with being a spectator in violation of this chapter, and who is in possession of and/or is the owner of an animal of the same species as that involved in the animal fight, shall be charged with intent to engage in an exhibition of fighting in violation of this chapter. Am. In the event that an animal is found so abandoned, such animal may be taken by an Animal Control Officer or peace officer and impounded in MAS facilities and there confined in a humane manner. (C)Proof of vaccination against rabies and distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus (DHPP) for dogs or against rabies and rhinotracheitis, calici, panleukopenia (FVRCP) for cats, or sufficient antibody titers for these diseases and an annual parasitic examination for internal parasites in the past 12 months, and a current license shall be required before any dog or cat is released. 46-1996, adopted and effective 12-10-1996; Lou. Metro Am. No. Ord. (H)The owner of a dog which has been declared a potentially dangerous dog may petition the Director for removal of the classification if a period of 18 months has passed since the Directors determination without a complaint or incident of a violation of this chapter involving the dog. No. (A)Louisville Metro Animal Services (MAS) shall develop and operate an Animal Abuse Offender Registry for offenders. 865-475-9071 And someone who allows a dog to bark after numerous warnings from police may be arrested for disturbing the peace. You have permission to edit this article. Failing to provide adequate food and water; failing to detect the need for or withholding veterinary care; creating or allowing unhealthful living conditions, infliction of suffering, injury, or death to an animal by striking, beating, dropping, kicking, dragging, choking, or by the use of an object or weapon; causing pain, injury, or death by means of caustic, flammable, boiling, or heated substances; causing suffering, injury, or death by suffocation or drowning; failure to provide health-related grooming. No. The median income for a household in the county was $32,824, and the median income for a family was $38,537. No. Ord. Please do your part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a face mask in public. (3)Presence of suspicion of contagious or transmittable disease, as diagnosed by a veterinarian. (F)Cage floors of concrete, unless radiantly heated, shall have a resting board or some type of bedding. (D)When a rabies voucher is purchased from MAS at the time of license application, the person purchasing such voucher shall, within seven business days, take the dog, cat, or ferret to a veterinarian who will vaccinate the animal, issue a regular vaccination certificate in the manner prescribed herein, and return the voucher to the animal shelter. 17-1990, adopted and effective 12-19-1990; Jeff. Nevertheless, in lieu of paying the penalty as set forth in the violation notice for the first offense only, the owner can elect to have his or her dog attend and satisfactorily complete an education or training course established under . Metro Am. Property Line and Fence Laws in Tennessee Animals in excess of five shall be licensed individually. Am.Ord. (4)No chain or tether shall weigh more than 1/8 of the dog or puppys body weight. No. Upon such examination, if the consumer and the seller/provider of the animal are unable to reach an agreement which constitutes one of the options set forth in subsections (B)(1) through (4) within ten business days following receipt of the animal for such examination, the consumer may initiate an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover or obtain such reimbursement of veterinary expenses, refund or exchange. 190-2015, approved 11-10-2015). Ord. Ord. (1994 Jeff. Ord. If you find yourself in a disagreement with a neighbor, this review of Tennessee property line and fence law may help guide you toward a resolution. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. Am. Ord. Ord. (C)The application for or the grant of a license set forth under subsections (A) and (B), above, except for dogs licensed under subsections (B)(14), (B)(15), and (B)(16), is deemed to permit periodic inspections of the public areas of any such licensed entity during such entity's business hours for the purpose of verifying compliance with the terms and conditions of this chapter. Metro Am. Any pet shop, animal dealer, or other person who transfers or permits to be transferred the ownership of an exotic species, as herein defined, shall keep records of the ownership transfer for a period of at least three years.