02-08-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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S 9.12 less than five regular business days. A "regular business day" is one during which the Pound is open for business to the public for at least four hours between 8:00 o'clock A.M. and 7:00 o'clock P.M. Impoundment records shall be preserved for a minimum of six months and shall show (1) the description of the animal by specie, breed, sex, approximate age, and other distinguishing traits) (2) the location at which the animal was seized; (3) the date of seizure; (4) the name and address of the person from whom any animal three months of age or over was received; and, (5) the name and address of the person to whom any animal three months of age or over was transferred. If unclaimed, such animal shall be humanely destroyed and the carcass disposed of, unless it is requested by a licensed educational or scientific institution under authority of Minnesota Statutes, Section 35.71. Provided, however, that if a tag affixed to the animal, or a statement by the animal's owner after seizure specifies that the animal should not be used for research, such animal shall not be made available to any such institution but may be destroyed after the expiration of the five-day period. Subd. 11. Other Unlawful Acts. It is unlawful for the owner of any dog to (1) fail to have the license tag issued by the City firmly attached to a collar worn at all times by the licensed dog, or (2) own or keep a dog which is dangerous (any such dog which has caused injury to persons or property shall be deemed "dangerous"), or (3) interfere with any police officer, or other City employee, in the performance of his duty to enforce this Section, or (4) fail to keep his dog from barking, howling or whining, or from emitting loud or unusual noise, or (5) fail to prevent his dog from defecating in or upon public property or the premises of another, or (6) permit solid waste of a dog to accumulate on his premises for more than twenty-four hours. Subd. 12. Immobilization of Dogs. For the purpose of enforcement of this Section any peace officer, dog catcher or other person assisting a peace officer or dog catcher may use a so-called tranquilizer gun or other instrument for the purpose of immobilizing and catching a dog. Subd. 13. Warning of Vicious Dogs. The owner of any dog known to be of vicious habits shall place in plain view of the entrance to his premises a sign no smaller than 12 inches by 14 inches which shall read: "Beware cf Vicious Dog". SEC. 9.13. ANIMALS AND FOWL - KEEPING, TRANSPORTING, TREATMENT, HOUSING. Subd. 1. Definitions. As used in this Section, the following definitions shall apply. A. "Owner" - Any person who owns, harbors, feeds, boards, keeps, or otherwise possesses an animal, and who is the head of the household of the residence, or the owner or manager in ORONO CC 208 (4-1-84)