Article 1. General Provisions. 1

2-101.... Definitions. 1

2-102.... Responsibilities of animal control officer. 2

2-103.... Interference with the duty of an animal control officer. 2

2-104.... Violation; penalty. 3

Article 2. Care and Control 4

2-201.... Running-at-large prohibited; exceptions. 4

2-202.... Prohibited acts. 4

2-203.... Number of dogs and cats per household limited. 5

2-204.... Dogs and exotic animals prohibited at certain special events; exceptions. 5

2-205.... Costs of medical care for injured animal to be borne by animal owner. 5

2-206.... Maintenance of animal enclosures; location restrictions. 5

Article 3. Cruelty to Animals. 7

2-301.... Offenses. 7

2-302.... Enforcement. 7

Article 4. Dangerous Animals. 9

2-401.... Determination of dangerous or vicious animals. 9

2-402.... Enclosures; attack; warning sign for dangerous dogs. 9

Article 5. Rabies Control 10

2-501.... Rabies vaccination and required tag. 10

2-502.... False statements. 10

2-503.... Authorization for quarantine. 10

2-504.... Immediate destruction. 10

Article 6. Animal Bites. 11

2-601.... Dog bite violations. 11

2-602.... Procedures on retention, observation and disposition of animals which have bitten persons or other animals. 11

2-603.... Known rabid animals. 11

2-604.... Failure to confine biting or rabid animals. 12

Article 7. Licenses. 13

2-701.... Dog licensing. 13

2-702.... Licensing of kennels, pet shops, pet hospitals and other commercial animal operations. 13