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Chapter 8.24 ANIMALS
Section 8.24.010 Definitions.
Section 8.24.020 Mandatory animal licensing of dogs and cats.
Section 8.24.021 Mandatory registration of pot-bellied pigs.
Section 8.24.022 Application for registration of pot-bellied pigs.
Section 8.24.023 Proof of compliance with weight and height restrictions for pot- bellied pigs.
Section 8.24.030 Optional pet registration.
Section 8.24.040 Agents for animal licensing and pet registration--Agent's fee.
Section 8.24.050 Application for animal licenses or optional pet registration.
Section 8.24.060 Dog and cat license fees.
Section 8.24.062 Spay/neuter encouraged.
Section 8.24.065 Dog and cat license--Late penalty.
Section 8.24.070 Animal license fee waiver for exchange of impounded animals.
Section 8.24.080 Animal license and tag issuance.
Section 8.24.081 Pot-bellied pigs and identification.
Section 8.24.090 Pet registration and tag issuance.
Section 8.24.100 Record of animal licenses and pet registration.
Section 8.24.110 Animals--Running at large.
Section 8.24.120 Leash requirement.
Section 8.24.130 Animal noise control.
Section 8.24.140 Animal waste.
Section 8.24.150 Vicious behavior.
Section 8.24.160 Wild animals--Licensing.
Section 8.24.170 Rabies carriers.
Section 8.24.171 Rabies control.
Section 8.24.180 Cruelty to animals.
Section 8.24.190 Duty when striking domestic animal with motor vehicle.
Section 8.24.200 Found stray animal.
Section 8.24.205 Exemption--Police dogs.
Section 8.24.210 Misdemeanor--Penalties.
Section 8.24.220 Designated animal control agent.
Section 8.24.230 Powers of designated animal control agent.
Section 8.24.240 Obstruction of animal control agent.
Section 8.24.250 Notice of civil violation--Order to abate.
Section 8.24.251 Civil penalty--Scope.
Section 8.24.260 Hearing officer--Appointment.
Section 8.24.270 Hearing officer--Powers and duties.
Section 8.24.280 Appeal procedure.
Section 8.24.290 Personal obligation.
Section 8.24.300 Collection.
Section 8.24.310 Habitual violator.
Section 8.24.320 Habitual attacker.
Section 8.24.325 Abatement of pot-bellied pigs.
Section 8.24.330 Impoundment.
Section 8.24.340 Impoundment register.
Section 8.24.350 Custodian of impounded animals.
Section 8.24.360 Redemption.
Section 8.24.400 Kennel, grooming parlor, pet shop, and dog day care licenses--Requirement.
Section 8.24.410 Application for kennel, grooming parlor, pet shop, or dog day care license.
Section 8.24.420 License fees.
Section 8.24.430 Processing.
Section 8.24.440 Display.
Section 8.24.450 Expiration and renewal.
Section 8.24.460 Revocation, denial or refusal to renew.
Section 8.24.470 Inspections.
Section 8.24.480 Records required.
Section 8.24.490 Animal shelters, kennels, pet shops, and dog day care--General conditions.
Section 8.24.500 Indoor facilities--Specific conditions.
Section 8.24.510 Outdoor facilities--Specific conditions.
Section 8.24.520 Grooming parlors--Conditions.
Section 8.24.530 Actions or claims against the city.
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