A justice of the peace or city magistrate may issue an order to euthanize a vicious animal after notice to the owner, if any, and the person who was bitten, and a hearing. Take wildlife during the closed season. Contact Police Department for the following concerns or questions: Contact Animal Control for the following concerns or questions: Contact Parks for the following concerns or questions: Contact Planning and Zoning for the following concerns or questions: Contact Fire Department for the following concerns or questions: Contact Mohave County Health Department for the following concerns or questions: The inspector will check the property to determine if the complaint is valid. 86, 2. Take game animals, game birds and game fish with an explosive compound, poison or any other deleterious substances. 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. 28-2422.01. A penalty fee of two dollars shall be paid if the license application is made less than one year after the date on which the dog is required to be licensed under this article. 267, 1. G. The companion animal spay and neuter committee shall make available to the public a list of all grants awarded pursuant to this section. Use the edible parts of any game mammal or any part of any game bird or nongame bird as bait. Our Animal Control Personnel are dedicated to providing humane treatment for all animals in their care, and each officer receives specialized training by the National Animal Control Association in animal safety, handling, first aid, apprehension techniques, and capture equipment. Jan. 1, 1991. Jan. 1, 1991. 2. An applicant for a license for a dog claimed to be incapable of procreation shall provide adequate proof satisfactory to the county enforcement agent that the dog has been surgically altered to be permanently incapable of procreation. 4-4. Occupying an RV or travel trailer for more than 7 days per calendar quarter on an improved residential property. Amended by Laws 2007, Ch. 111, 10; Laws 2003, Ch. 9. Latest version. 201, 299, eff. 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. B. The department shall issue spaying and neutering of animals special plates. If the justice of the peace or city magistrate determines that the animal is vicious, the justice of the peace or city magistrate may order that the animal be forfeited to the officer or agent for transfer to a legally incorporated humane society, county animal shelter or approved rescue agency or be humanely euthanized. If the justice of the peace or city magistrate determines that the animal is not vicious, the justice of the peace or city magistrate may order the animal returned to the owner, except that if the owner fails to appear at the hearing, the justice of the peace or city magistrate may order that the animal be forfeited to the officer or agent for transfer to a legally incorporated humane society, county animal shelter or approved rescue agency and be made available for adoption or humane euthanasia. Article 17. 245, 1. A. D. The governing body of any county, city or town that operates a pound shall establish procedures for the humane destruction of impounded animals by the methods described in subsections B and C of this section. H. The county enforcement agent shall euthanize a vicious animal by order of a justice of the peace or a city magistrate. 10. Provocation means tormenting, attacking or inciting a dog and includes the standard for determining provocation prescribed in 11-1027. Renumbered as 11-1006 and amended by Laws 1990, Ch. Jan. 1, 1991. Chapter 40. C . 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. Chapter 28. Amended by Laws 1991, Ch. C. This section does not apply to seizing an equine pursuant to 3-1721 or to a city, town or county that adopts or has adopted an ordinance or resolution providing for forfeiting a vicious animal if the ordinance or resolution imposes requirements that are equal to or more stringent than this section. 11-1014. Victims' Rights for Juvenile Offenses. Spay/Neuter Special License Plate Provisions: Title 28. Non-compliance may lead to criminal prosecution and a fine of up to $2,500 per violation. Liability for dog bites; military and police work; definitions, 11-1026. The animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others. Mohave County: Code of Ordinances: Part I. 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. Unlawful keeping of dogs 11-1018. Import into this state or export from this state the carcass or parts of a carcass of any wildlife unlawfully taken or possessed. Possess or transport any wildlife or parts of the wildlife that was unlawfully taken. The county seat is Kingman, and the largest city is Lake Havasu Ci. For the unincorporated areas of the county, by ordinance, regulate, restrain and prohibit the excessive and unrestrained barking of dogs. Cities and Towns. 6. A donation application shall be publicly received at the time and place designated in the request for donation application. Powers and duties of department of health services. A veterinarian determines that a medical contraindication for surgery exists that reasonably requires postponement of the surgery until the surgery can be performed in a safe and humane manner. Search and rescue dog shall provide adequate proof satisfactory to the county enforcement agent that the dog is a search and rescue dog. Jan. 1, 1991. Chapter 3. 4. 319, 7. 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. View map of Mohave County Animal Control, and get driving directions from your location. D. A person who fails to obtain a kennel permit under this section is subject to a penalty of twenty-five dollars in addition to the annual fee. 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. "Veterinarian", unless otherwise indicated, means any veterinarian licensed to practice in this state or any veterinarian employed in this state by a governmental agency. 172, 1, 11-1005. Reasonable provocation as defense, 11-1029. Added by Laws 1958, Ch. License fees shall become payable at the discretion of the board of supervisors of each county. 7-23-2110.. Barking dog control. Final decisions of the hearing officer under this subsection are subject to judicial review under title 12, chapter 7, article 6. Article 1. (b) An animal control agency that offers or subsidizes sterilization services of dogs and cats, including organizations represented on the companion animal spay and neuter committee. A dog or cat that is impounded as the result of biting any person shall not be released from the pound to its owner unless one of the following applies: 1. Subscribe for only $12 per month. Structures other than walls, fences or hedges located in the front, side or rear yard setbacks areas. 86, 2. Dog or cat possession; microchip scan; owner notification; definition. Chapter 24. 4. G. If the dog or cat is not reclaimed within the impoundment period, the county enforcement agent shall take possession of and may place the dog or cat for sale or may dispose of the dog or cat in a humane manner. *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. (g) The due date for submittal of an application and the anticipated time the awards may be made. Renumbered as 11-1026 by Laws 1990, Ch. 2. 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. 86, 2. 374, 222, eff. One member who represents the Arizona veterinary medical association. F. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, the board of supervisors of each county may not charge an individual who has a disability and who uses a service animal as defined in 11-1024, a person that trains a service animal as defined in 11-1024 or an individual who uses a search and rescue dog a license fee for that dog. D. No person in charge of any dog shall permit such dog in a public park or upon any public school property unless the dog is physically restrained by a leash, enclosed in a car, cage or similar enclosure or being exhibited or trained at a recognized kennel club event, public school or park sponsored event. 278, 2. 307, 3; Laws 2009, Ch. 215, 17; Laws 2016, Ch. Defending a peace officer or another person. Proper care, maintenance andeuthanasia of impounded animals. 374, 222, eff. 86, 2. Jan. 1, 1991. Vehicles illegally parked on public streets, Animal control, dogs running at large (daytime), licensing and vaccination of dogs, dead or injured animals, Animal control, barking dogs, poisoning of animals, possession of fighting animals, Animals, unsanitary conditions, dog feces. [FN1]. Dogs not permitted at large; wearing licenses, 11-1013. An applicant shall be accorded fair treatment with respect to any opportunity for oral or written presentations. D. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. 8-422. Article12. Amended by Laws 1971, Ch. Amended by Laws 1973, Ch. 11-1006. 8. Renumbered as 11-1018 by Laws 1990, Ch. One member who represents an established community coalition of animal welfare organizations. No. 80, 2, eff. SUBDIVISION OF LAND. Citizens who place their trash to the curb more than 12 hours prior to the scheduled pick up time. 15. 172, 2. Amended by Laws 2017, Ch. 2. Counties. If you have any information about these pets, please contact LHCPD Dispatch. 165, 58. A. 2. 86, 2. B. Any person or entity that violates subsection A, H or I of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. 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. Renumbered as 11-1027 by Laws 1990, Ch. Under the control of the service animal's handler means the service animal has a harness, leash or other tether, unless either the handler is unable because of a disability to use a harness, leash or other tether or the use of the harness, leash or other tether would interfere with the service animal's safe and effective performance of work or tasks, in which case the service animal must be otherwise under the handler's control by voice control, signals or other effective means. B. "At large" means being neither confined by an enclosure nor physically restrained by a leash. 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. The animal is out of control and the animal's handler does not take effective action to control the animal. 152, 3. 1. Caged or pet rodents or rabbits shall not be quarantined or laboratory tested. Two members, each representing a different animal control entity that is not affiliated with a humane society. Special Plates. 28-2422. Chapter 7. 3. 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. Jan. 1, 1991. Renumbered as 28-2422. Hearing on disposition of vicious animals; forfeiture; exception. B. 1. Stay Informed. 11-1012. The companion animal spay and neuter committee shall prepare and issue a request for donation application that includes at least the following information: (a) A description of the project types that are eligible for funding, including the scope of the work to be performed by an awardee. 4-68. The breed of a dog may not be considered in findings of facts or conclusions of law entered by a court, administrative law judge, hearing officer, arbitrator or other legal decision-maker regarding whether a dog is aggressive or vicious or has created liability. 3. All applications shall be open for public inspection after donations are awarded. 152, 2; Laws 2013, Ch. 11. 86, 2. The holder of a permit revoked under this paragraph may not be issued another limited residential or commercial animal permit but may apply for a Special Use Permit. 5. 196, 1; Laws 2002, Ch. Added as 24-367.01 by Laws 1982, Ch. Qualifying entity means either of the following: (a) An animal welfare organization that files under section 501(c)(3) of the United States internal revenue code1 for federal income tax purposes and that offers or subsidizes sterilization services of dogs and cats, including organizations represented on the companion animal spay and neuter committee. 121, 1; Laws 1988, Ch. "County board of health" means the duly constituted board of health of each county. Renumbered as 11-1013 by Laws 1990, Ch. September 21, 2022 by Jordan Seals. 164, 8. 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. 2023 Michigan State University College of Law. In many cases the issue is resolved well before the 30-day time limit. 374, 223, eff. A. 19. 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. Notice of the hearing shall be served personally on the defendant at least ten days before the hearing. Issue citations for the violation of the provisions of this article, county ordinances adopted under this article and municipal ordinances which the board of supervisors has contracted to enforce. The ordinances do agree on the basic responsibilities of animal ownership: humane care, sterilization, microchipping, vaccinating against rabies, and maintaining physical control over your animal . A. 4. 11-1004. Apprehending or holding a suspect if the employee had a reasonable suspicion of the suspect's involvement in criminal activity. 3. 374, 222, eff. 374, 223, eff. 11-1018. Vehicles that are roadworthy and have current registration may be parked in any yard, but they must not cause a traffic visibility issue. Work or tasks include assisting individuals who are blind or have low vision with navigation and other tasks, alerting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, providing nonviolent protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, assisting an individual during a seizure, alerting individuals to the presence of allergens, retrieving items such as medicine or the telephone, providing physical support and assistance with balance and stability to individuals with mobility disabilities and helping individuals with psychiatric and neurological disabilities by preventing or interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors. Amended by Laws 1999, Ch. Added as 28-2420 by Laws 2004, Ch. 17, 2. Unless otherwise prescribed by this title, it is unlawful for a person to: 1. 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. 106, 1. (d) Requiring an individual with a disability to disclose disability-related information. Unlawful interference with county enforcement agent, 11-1018. The definition of nuisance barking varies depending on your location within Florida. 74, 1; Laws 2022, Ch. MOHAVE COUNTY, ARIZONA OFFICIALS AT THE TIME OF THIS CODIFICATION PREFACE SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE Part I. 246, 1. The licensing period shall not exceed the period of time for revaccination as designated by the state veterinarian. 1 Internal Revenue Code sections may be found in Title 26 of U.S.C.A.2 Section 38-621 et seq. Intergovernmental Operations. 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. 172, 1, 11-1005. Oct. 1, 1978; Laws 1988, Ch. 86, 2. 7. Added as 24-378 by Laws 1975, Ch. Article 3. 41, 1; Laws 1990, Ch. I know I can call 311, which I will do the next time this occurs, but I wanted to know if this has ever been formally addressed . The length of time you have observed the situation. Unlicensed and/or non-operational vehicles that are not screened from view or are not in the side or rear yard with fitted covers. Renumbered as 11-1011 by Laws 1990, Ch. 2. This site is not a law firm and cannot offer legal advice. It is unlawful for any person to interfere with the county enforcement agent in the performance of his duties. A county board of supervisors that establishes a civil penalty for violating an animal statute or ordinance may appoint one or more hearing officers to hear and determine such cases. C. The county enforcement agent may designate deputies. 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. Amended by Laws 2002, Ch. License fees shall be paid within ninety days to the board of supervisors. ( Ord. 11-1029. Anyone with issues can send an email to the address below. PARKS AND RECREATION. Renumbered as 11-1023 by Laws 1990, Ch. With its prime location, great weather, and easy accessibility, many people are choosing to reside in Mohave County. Jan. 1, 1991. 11-1007. Animal Shelters Nearby. 162, 1; Laws 2018, Ch. Transportation. General powers of common council [edited for animal provisions], Title 13. These are seen as violations against the jurisdiction and not against neighbors or other individuals, although some complaints stem from neighbor disputes. 9-240. No. Enforce the provisions of this article, county ordinances adopted under this article and municipal ordinances which the board of supervisors has contracted to enforce. Our goal is to perform the initial inspection within two business days. G. Any animal subject to licensing under this article found without a tag identifying its owner shall be deemed unowned. Service animal shall sign a written statement that the dog is a service animal as defined in 11-1024. Use of a facility dog in court proceedings; definition, 44-8021. 6. 2. The board of supervisors shall adopt, in the same manner as the animal ordinances, written rules of procedure for the hearings and review of hearings. B. 2. 1. All other information in the donation application is confidential during the process of evaluation. The intentional, knowing or reckless provision of food or. Mohave County is the fifth-largest county in the United States by land area. If you would like to post your lost pet please email Animal Control. Modification of the evaluators' recommendations may include the adjustment of the budget on any proposed award individually or on all awards by an amount or percentage. On the other hand, if the dog only barks when left alone, the owner may not know that this is happening because he or she is not there to observe it. 374, 222, eff. 278, 1. If the barking problem continues after ten 10 days, you can file a Public Nuisance Complaint by calling (805) 388-4341 and requesting a Public Nuisance Complaint packet. A dog leaving the controlled kennel conditions shall be licensed under 11-1008 except if the dog is only being transported to another kennel that has a permit issued under this section. Added by Laws 2003, Ch. 319, 3. 81, 1. The companion animal spay and neuter committee may affirm, modify or reject the evaluators' recommendations in whole or in part. Amended by Laws 1981, Ch. 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. The justice of the peace or city magistrate may impose additional procedures and processes to protect all parties in the interest of justice, and any decision by the justice of the peace or magistrate may be appealed to the superior court.
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