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Section 8.24.120 Leash requirement.

Except as provided in VMC 8.24.110(2), it is unlawful for the owner or custodian of any dog to allow the dog to roam, stray or be away from the premises of the owner or custodian, or to be in or on any public place or property unless such dog is controlled by the owner, custodian or other competent and authorized person by means of a leash; provided, that the leash requirement of this section shall not apply to dogs which are under control while engaged in the lawful herding of livestock, lawful competition sanctioned by a nationally recognized body or a local chapter thereof, or lawful training for such herding or competitive activities; and provided further, that the leash requirements of this section shall not apply to any dog while in the performance of duty as part of a law enforcement canine patrol. (Ord. M-2656 § 4, 1986: Ord. M-2397 § 13, 1983)

(M-3695, Amended, 03/21/2005, Sec 2, Prior Text)