13. 4. For damages to real and personal property caused by the released animal. 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. Renumbered as 11-1002 and amended by Laws 1990, Ch. Amended by Laws 2002, Ch. 58, 6. The Animal Control Officers are encouraged to work with the pet owners in solving neighborhood issues. If you would like to post your lost pet please email Animal Control. To report a barking dog contact Animal Control. It shall be unlawful for an owner to keep or harbor, within the county, any dog which barks, howls or make other aggravating noises which unreasonably disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. Use of a facility dog in court proceedings; definition, Title 9. "Animal" means any animal of a species that is susceptible to rabies, except man. Violate any provision of this title or any rule adopted pursuant to this title. 143, 1. D. The county board of supervisors shall be responsible for declaring a rabies quarantine area within its jurisdiction on a recommendation of the county board of health or the local health department. Exemption of cities, towns and counties 11-1019. 11-1009. A. 135, 41; Laws 1988, Ch. F. The county enforcement agent may euthanize any animal confined and quarantined pursuant to this section before the termination of the minimum confinement period for laboratory examination for rabies if: 1. The hearing officer shall hold a hearing on each violation reported by the county enforcement agent. Unlicensed and/or non-operational vehicles that are not screened from view or are not in the side or rear yard with fitted covers. Amended by Laws 1975, Ch. There is no veterinary facility capable of performing sterilization within a twenty mile radius of the pound or shelter. Any of the Departments Animal Control Officers who personally observe excessive barking can issue a citation to the owner. The companion animal spay and neuter committee established by 28-2422.01 shall design the spaying and neutering of animals special plates. 156, 1; Laws 2008, Ch. Jan. 1, 1991; Laws 2003, Ch. "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. Barters, sells or offers for sale any wildlife or parts of wildlife imported or purchased in violation of this title or a lawful rule of the commission. 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. "County pound" means any establishment authorized by the county board of supervisors for the confinement, maintenance, safekeeping and control of dogs and other animals that come into the custody of the county enforcement agent in the performance of his official duties. Continued or repetitive violations of this section may be referred to the Clerk of Courts for criminal prosecution. License fees shall be paid within ninety days to the board of supervisors. Jan. 1, 1991. 8. 164, 1; Laws 1982, Ch. C. Any domestic animal, other than a dog, a cat or a caged or pet rodent or rabbit, that bites any person shall be confined and quarantined in a county pound or, on the request and at the expense of the owner, at a veterinary hospital for a period of at least fourteen days. 9. Powers and duties of county enforcement agent, 11-1008. If the release causes the failure of an experiment or loss of market value, for all costs of repeating the experiment and the loss of value, including replacement of the animals, labor and materials. I. 11-1013. If subsection A, paragraph 2 or 3 of this section applies, the adopting party shall sign an agreement to have the dog or cat sterilized by a veterinarian within thirty days or within fifteen days of a veterinarian's determination that sterilization may be performed in a safe and humane manner and shall deposit with the pound or shelter an amount sufficient to ensure that the dog or cat will be sterilized. 2. Hearing officer; hearing on civil violations; additional remedies, 11-1007. 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. 152, 1. Powers and duties of county enforcement agent. The licensing period shall not exceed the period of time for revaccination as designated by the state veterinarian. 2. B. Jan. 1, 1991. 1. 319, 7. 2. Anyone with issues can send an email to the address below. 86, 2. Neither a female dog during her breeding or mating season nor a vicious dog shall be permitted at large. Added as 24-382 by Laws 1990, Ch. 1. The governing body of a county may, by adoption of an ordinance that substantially complies with 7-5-103 through 7-5-107, regulate barking dogs.An ordinance adopted pursuant to this section may not apply to a dog that is owned, kept, or harbored as part of the business of a licensed veterinarian, animal boarding facility, or agricultural or livestock operation. Added as 24-377 by Laws 1962, Ch. 164, 2; Laws 1982, Ch. Any animal impounded in a county, city or town pound shall be given proper and humane care and maintenance. Amended by Laws 1976, Ch. The annual fee for the kennel permit is seventy-five dollars or the actual cost of recovery as determined by the board of supervisors. Unauthorized release of animals; classification; damages. 172, 1, 11-1005. Jan. 1, 1991. Chapter 2. 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. 198, 2; Laws 1975, Ch. 207, 2. The City of Lake Havasu and the Lake Havasu City Police Departments Animal Control Unit will be providing the best possible service to the citizens. Oct. 1, 1978; Laws 1979, Ch. 19. Pinellas County 's dog barking ordinance considers a barking problem to be a dog who makes excessive noises with continued or repeated howling or barking. Renumbered as 11-1003 by Laws 1990, Ch. The county attorney may represent and present evidence for the county enforcement agent. One member who represents the Arizona veterinary medical association. C. If a public place asks an individual to remove a service animal pursuant to subsection B of this section, the public place shall give the individual the opportunity to return and obtain goods, services or accommodations without the animal on the premises. C. The county enforcement agent shall make provisions for vaccination clinics as deemed necessary. Added as 24-374 by Laws 1962, Ch. PARKS AND RECREATION. 164, 11. 3. 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. 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. "Stray dog" means any dog three months of age or older running at large that is not wearing a valid license tag. Proper care, maintenance andeuthanasia of impounded animals. Amended by Laws 1992, Ch. 4. 4. 14. 86, 2. Two members, each representing a different animal control entity that is not affiliated with a humane society. Exemption of cities, towns and counties. Title 28. There are a few alternatives to address this problem. Jan. 1, 1991. 4. 86, 2. Spaying and neutering of animals fund; applications; award of fund monies; report; definitions. Unlawful interference with county enforcement agent, 11-1018. 165, 58. Added as 24-378 by Laws 1975, Ch. 81, 1. 5. E. Subsection C of this section applies only if a governmental agency using a dog in military or police work has adopted a written policy on the necessary and appropriate use of a dog for the police or military work enumerated in subsection C of this section. 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. The animal fundamentally alters the nature of the public place or the goods, services or activities provided. If the day of the bite is not known, the quarantine period shall start on the first day of impoundment. 246, 1. Amended by Laws 2002, Ch. CreditsAdded as 24-381 by Laws 1976, Ch. The owner may appeal the staff's decision to revoke the permit to the appropriate Board of Adjustment as provided in Section 30 of the Mohave County Zoning Ordinance. The easiest way to report excessive barking is to call your city's animal control department. 9. C. All dogs and cats impounded at a county pound or at a city or town facility, a veterinarian or an Arizona incorporated humane society that has entered into a cooperative agreement with a county pursuant to subsection A of this section shall be thoroughly scanned for the presence of a microchip on being impounded and a reasonable effort shall be made to contact the owner. 175, 1; Laws 2009, Ch. ANIMALS: Article III. 2. 4. 92.14). The first thirty-two thousand dollars received shall be reimbursed to the entity that paid the implementation fee to the department of transportation pursuant to 28-2422. 28-2422.01. 3. 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. This site is not a law firm and cannot offer legal advice. Any impounded cat that is eligible for a sterilization program and that will be returned to the vicinity where the cat was originally captured may be exempted from the mandatory holding period required by this subsection. Added as 24-365.01 by Laws 1988, Ch. 7-23-2110.. Barking dog control. Takes or possesses wildlife while under permanent revocation under 17-340, subsection B, paragraph 3. The animal is out of control and the animal's handler does not take effective action to control the animal. 106, 4; Laws 2011, Ch. Transportation. The animal's owner consents to the euthanasia. The owner shall pay impound fees and any other costs for boarding or necessary veterinary care. 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. Added as 24-366 by Laws 1962, Ch. 10. 2. Amended by Laws 1978, Ch. Dog licenses are obtained through the Utility Billing and Licensing Division located at 310 N. 4 th Street. Added as 24-362 by Laws 1962, Ch. Jan. 1, 1991. 6. Our local noise ordinance states that any barking sound for more than 30 seconds in duration is "nuisance noise". We live in a large, multi-unit building that allows dogs. The dog or cat has been previously spayed or neutered before impound or has been spayed or neutered and implanted with a microchip before release from the pound. For the unincorporated areas of the county, by ordinance, regulate, restrain and prohibit the excessive and unrestrained barking of dogs. 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. These are seen as violations against the jurisdiction and not against neighbors or other individuals, although some complaints stem from neighbor disputes. Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated. 11. 7. 1. Use the edible parts of any game mammal or any part of any game bird or nongame bird as bait. 278, 3. Renumbered as 28-2422.02. Amended by Laws 1968, Ch. Each dog shall be confined within an enclosure on the owner's property, secured so that the dog is confined entirely to the owner's property, or on a leash not to exceed six feet in length and directly under the owner's control when not on the owner's property. *Required - Please provide valid email address, 2330 McCulloch Blvd N., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403, It helps maintain safe communities and contributes to community pride and enjoyment, Enforcement can act as a force multiplier for law enforcement, fire protection, and environmental health, It serves to educate the public about ordinances and laws affecting their properties, It helps to maintain and continue quality development of a jurisdiction, It protects property owners rights to enjoy their property without illegal infringement from surrounding properties. 86, 2. C. The county enforcement agent may designate deputies. Powers and duties of the state veterinarian and the Arizona department of agriculture, 11-1003. Added as 28-2420 by Laws 2004, Ch. Make more than one use of a shipping permit or coupon issued by the commission. This ordinance is designed to help keep the peace and quiet in neighborhoods by limiting the amount of noise that a dog can make. 5. 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. Search and rescue dog shall provide adequate proof satisfactory to the county enforcement agent that the dog is a search and rescue dog. Unless a different or other penalty or punishment is specifically prescribed a person who violates any provision of this title, or who violates or fails to comply with a lawful order or rule of the commission, is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. A. Take wildlife in an area closed to the taking of that wildlife. An applicant for a license for a: 1. The Police Departments Animal Control Officers are civilian employees authorized to investigate and enforce the Lake Havasu City Codes pertaining to animals. The amount of the deposit required by subsection B of this section shall be determined by the pound or shelter to be comparable to the lowest fee charged by veterinarians in the county. Article 12. Anti-rabies vaccination; vaccination and license stations, 11-1012. "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. Chapter 7. 106, 1. C. If the adoption fee includes the cost of sterilization, no deposit is required. Renumbered as 11-1022 by Laws 1990, Ch. Powers and duties of the state veterinarian and the Arizona department of agriculture. E. Before allocating monies pursuant to subsection B of this section: 1. Amended by Laws 1975, Ch. If a violation is found, we mail a Notice of Violation to the property owner and tenant. B. Added as 24-373 by Laws 1962, Ch. (d) Encouragement of collaboration by entities for community partnerships, if appropriate. If the dog or cat is to be used for medical research, a license or vaccination is not required. Oct. 1, 1978; Laws 1982, Ch. Amended by Laws 2017, Ch. 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. 111, 11. Excessive barking, etc. Added as 24-370 by Laws 1962, Ch. 16. The purpose of Code Enforcement is to promote the health, safety and the welfare of the citizens by preserving property values and keeping our community clean. 121, 1; Laws 1988, Ch. If a violation is found, we mail a Notice of Violation to the property owner and tenant. The owner of a dog that bites a person when the person is in or on a public place or lawfully in or on a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable for damages suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of its viciousness. 2. Take a game bird, game mammal or game fish and knowingly permit an edible portion thereof to go to waste, except as provided in 17-302. April 6, 1981. Animal Control. General powers of common council, 13-4442. Title 17. Animal shelter means a duly incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals or other nonprofit corporate organization devoted to the welfare, protection and humane treatment of animals. Our goal is to perform the initial inspection within two business days. 2. You may drain your swimming pool onto your own property and landscape at any time of day. Designate or employ a county enforcement agent. The report shall include all administrative expenses, all grants of monies, the names of grantees and any remaining balance in the fund. 5. Statements made at a preapplication conference are not amendments to a request for a donation application unless a written amendment is issued. 267, 1. 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. 11-1026. License for dogs required, fees; issuance of dog license/tags; exception; records. A preapplication conference may be conducted before the due date for the submittal of an application to explain the donation application requirements. Chapter 30. The intentional, knowing or reckless provision of food or. The crime deterrent effects of an animal's presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort or companionship do not constitute work or tasks. The ordinance states that a dog can only bark for a maximum of 30 minutes in any given hour. The zoo or wild animal park on request by a legally blind person who is required to leave that person's dog guide or service dog pursuant to this subsection shall provide a sighted escort if the legally blind person is unaccompanied by a sighted person. The proposed new ordinance will address a number of noises, the article reports, including lawn mowers, car horns, televisions, musical instruments, and anything that makes too much noise between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. The dog or cat has been first surgically spayed or neutered or sterilized by another procedure. The companion animal spay and neuter committee shall allocate monies to a 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, including those that are impounded and sterilized pursuant to 11-1022. The length of time you have observed the situation. Unlawful interference with county enforcement agent. September 21, 2022 by Jordan Seals. Renumbered as 11-1018 by Laws 1990, Ch. 374, 222, 403, eff. 86, 2. 11. Animal Shelters Nearby. 5. The statement to be signed shall be substantially in the following form: By signing this document, I declare that the dog to be licensed is a service animal as defined in 11-1024, Arizona Revised Statutes, and I understand that a person who makes a false statement pursuant to 11-1008, Arizona Revised Statutes, is guilty of a petty offense and is subject to a fine that does not exceed fifty dollars. Powers and duties of board of supervisors. Unless otherwise prescribed by this title, it is unlawful for a person to: 1. Advertisement. 251, 6. An applicant shall be accorded fair treatment with respect to any opportunity for oral or written presentations. (d) Requiring an individual with a disability to disclose disability-related information. 103, 1; Laws 2006, Ch. Renumbered as 11-1006 and amended by Laws 1990, Ch. 374, 222, eff. CreditsFormerly 24-521. The provisions of this article shall not apply to incorporated cities or towns that impose a license fee and vaccination on dogs by ordinance, provided that such ordinance is equal to or more stringent than the provisions of this article. 201, 402, eff. 11-1021. Form of Government. Renumbered as 11-1026 by Laws 1990, Ch. E. If an animal bites any person, the incident shall be reported to the county enforcement agent immediately by any person having direct knowledge. 164, 9; Laws 1976, Ch. The vaccination shall be performed by a veterinarian. 7. Each sale can last no longer than three consecutive days. Renumbered as 11-1012 by Laws 1990, Ch. 374, 222, eff. G. A person who knowingly fails to obtain a kennel permit within thirty days after written notification from the county enforcement agent is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. 3. 86, 2. Renumbered as 11-1001 by Laws 1990, Ch. Please include a photo, general information and contact information. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated. 2. 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 Defending a peace officer or another person. Public education to prevent overpopulation of dogs and cats. 201, 404, eff. 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. Amended by Laws 1975, Ch. Article 6. Chapter 40. Unlawful interference with county enforcement agent 11-1016. 86, 2. 86, 2. A. 374, 222, eff. C. This section and 11-1020 do not allow the bringing of an action for damages against any governmental agency using a dog in military or police work if the bite occurred while the dog was defending itself from a harassing or provoking act or assisting an employee of the agency in any of the following: 1. RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES OF INTENT AND PURPOSE DISPOSITION TABLE OF RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES OF INTENT AND PURPOSE CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE - ORDINANCES CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE - RESOLUTIONS E. Each stray dog or any cat impounded and not eligible for a sterilization program shall be kept and maintained at the county pound for a minimum of seventy-two hours or one hundred twenty hours for an animal that is impounded with a microchip or wearing a license or any other discernible form of owner identification, unless claimed or surrendered by its owner. Kennel permit; fee; denial;violation; classification, 11-1010. Added by Laws 2003, Ch. Code Enforcement takes an active role in enforcing Lake Havasu Citys Zoning, Nuisance, and International Building Codes. 4-4. Any zoo or wild animal park that prohibits dog guides and service dogs shall provide without cost adequate facilities for the temporary confinement of dog guides and service dogs. 5. 162, 1; Laws 2018, Ch. B. All applications shall be open for public inspection after donations are awarded. 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. 61, 1. Public place means any office or place of business or recreation to which the general public is invited, whether operated by a public or private entity and includes all forms of conveyance, including taxis, tow trucks and ambulances. Renumbered as 11-1015 by Laws 1990, Ch. 164, 8. 172, 1, 11-1005. Destroy, injure or molest livestock, growing crops, personal property, notices or signboards, or other improvements while hunting, trapping or fishing. C . You may also drain your pool directly to the sanitary sewer via your sewer clean-out port at any time of day, but must notify the Wastewater Department a half-day ahead of time (928-855-3999). Cities and Towns. Hualapai Mountain Park Saturday, April 29th, 2023 from 9:00am - 2:00pm The reward for a strict Animal Licensing Ordinance is the fact it increases the chances of reuniting a lost pet with the owner. Amended by Laws 1996, Ch. 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. Jan. 1, 1991. Vehicles that are not operational or are unregistered must be kept in a garage or placed in the side or rear yard and screened from view by a fence or concealed with a fitted cover. You are allowed no more than two garage sales per calendar year. Child Safety. "Kennel" means an enclosed, controlled area, inaccessible to other animals, in which a person keeps, harbors or maintains five or more dogs under controlled conditions. G. The companion animal spay and neuter committee shall make available to the public a list of all grants awarded pursuant to this section. 1994-01 , art. Dog barking ordinance. 5. Violation; classification Owner Liability for Damage Done by Dogs: 11-1020. Use of a facility dog in court proceedings; definition, 9-240. Final decisions of the hearing officer under this subsection are subject to judicial review under title 12, chapter 7, article 6. If you have any information about these pets, please contact LHCPD Dispatch. The companion animal spay and neuter committee may enter into agreements with other state governmental units to furnish assistance in conducting the solicitation of donation applications. 12. The dog has a current dog license pursuant to 11-1008 at the time the dog entered the pound or shelter. Pet Dealers, Title 44. 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. Non-compliance may lead to criminal prosecution and a fine of up to $2,500 per violation. 374, 222, 400, eff. 374, 222, eff. 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. B. Litter hunting and fishing areas while taking wildlife. 11-1007. Enforce the provisions of this article, county ordinances adopted under this article and municipal ordinances which the board of supervisors has contracted to enforce. Help Animals Lives Today (Kingman, AZ - 9.2 miles) Niki's Pals 4 PAWS, Inc. (Golden Valley, AZ - 10.5 miles) Jan. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 2017, Ch. Service animal shall sign a written statement that the dog is a service animal as defined in 11-1024. The focus of enforcement is on the nuisance, activity, or structure, without regard to the source of the complaint or the nature or character of the violator. 215, 17; Laws 2016, Ch. H. A zoo or wild animal park may prohibit a service animal, including a dog guide or service dog, from any area of the zoo or wild animal park where the service animal may come into direct contact with the animals contained in the zoo or wild animal park. (e) Requiring provision of identification for the service animal. 201, 403, eff. 164, 10; Laws 1980, Ch. The owner pays a fifty dollar recovery fee, in addition to any fees and costs otherwise required pursuant to this article. General Regulations. There is no veterinary facility capable of performing sterilization within a twenty mile radius of the pound or shelter. Dog or cat possession; microchip scan; owner notification; definition. Renumbered as 11-1014 and amended by Laws 1990, Ch. 17, 2. The only wording in our lease about dogs barking is "tenants should be aware that they will occasionally hear a dog bark, but continuous nuisance barking is not allowed". Certificate of Title and Registration. D. All deceased dogs and cats found in a public place and brought to a county pound or to a city or town facility, a veterinarian or an Arizona incorporated humane society that has entered into a cooperative agreement with a county pursuant to subsection A of this section shall be scanned for the presence of a microchip and a reasonable effort shall be made to contact the owner. Spaying and neutering of animals fund; applications; award of fund monies; report; definitions. 37, 18. Jan. 1, 1991. The local agency will determine the action needed to resolve the disturbance. The procedure for the issuance of notices to appear shall be as provided for peace officers in 13-3903, except that the enforcement agent shall not make an arrest before issuing the notice. Certificate of Title and Registration. Service and Assistance Animal Provisions: 11-1024. Added as 24-363 by Laws 1962, Ch.

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