Anderson said it is treated as any other misdemeanor. Commissioner Shayne Young said he would like to see a simpler ordinance than the 13-pager provided. Ord. Additionally, the owner or purchaser shall be entitled, up to a total amount not to exceed the full purchase price of the puppy, dog, kitten, cat, or ferret, to any veterinary fees incurred relating to the disease, defect, or infection; veterinary fees directly related to the veterinarians examination and certification that the puppy, dog, kitten, cat, or ferret is unfit for purchase pursuant to this section; and for veterinary fees directly related to necessary emergency services and treatment undertaken to remedy the disease, defect, or infection. No. No. No person shall raise or kill a dog or cat for food or the skin or fur; nor shall any person or business possess any items made from or containing dog, puppy, cat or kitten fur; or any food item containing dog, puppy, cat or kitten. Metro Am. 46-1996, adopted and effective 12-10-1996; Jeff. (1)Any act of an animal or its owner that irritates, perturbs or damages rights and privileges common to the public or enjoyment of private property or indirectly injures or threatens the safety of a member of the general public. Code, 91.007) (Jeff. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. Ord. (2)Any person who is in the act of tormenting or abusing it. Containers are to be cleaned and disinfected each day. Finally, where a person specifically purchases property knowing that a given operation is located nearby, the "moving to the nuisance" doctrine will usually prohibit injunctive relief. 290- 2007, approved 12-20-2007; Lou. 46-1996, adopted and effective 12-10-1996; Lou. (N)Animals shall be provided water at the loading site and on routes at all times they are working. Metro Am. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. Metro Am. No. If the officer personally witnesses it and the victim was willing, the offender can potentially be charged. (B)Indoors: animals which are kept primarily indoors shall be provided with wholesome food and clean water, a clean living environment free of accumulated waste and debris, comfortable temperature and ventilation, and provided veterinary care when needed. (C)Notice of seizure of an animal from private property shall be posted on the premises from which the animal was seized which notice shall clearly state the address and telephone number of the MAS facility to which the animal was taken. (10)For purposes of this chapter, the term lawful hunting activities contained in KRS 258.265(3) shall be deemed to include the training of hunting dogs, including field trials. Stay up-to-date with how the law affects your life. Ord. The fence or structure must be in good repair. No. posts and dont engage with trolls. No. No. (c)Allowing or permitting an animal to molest, chase, snap at, attack or attempt to attack passers-by, vehicles, domestic pets or livestock. Am.Ord. No. (b)Such equipment, and an employee trained in the use of such equipment, shall be on the premises at all times that such elephant is in a public contact situation. Anderson said no. Youll also have access to a fully-equipped kitchen where you can prepare meals for yourself. Adequate ventilation shall be maintained. No. The racial makeup of the county was 95.66% White, 2.32% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. (1994 Jeff. (C)The provisions of this section shall not apply to any raffle or promotion conducted by a private, non-profit, livestock related organization engaged in such activity at a show or exhibition sanctioned by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Metro Am. Code, 91.097) (Jeff. (C)The Director may, in his/her discretion, apply to District Court, or to the Code Enforcement Board, to reduce or abate any fine or civil penalty which could otherwise be imposed under . If the owner does not comply with the terms of the warning citation by the specified time, a uniform citation may be issued. No. We target visitors whore looking for short-term or long-term stay at affordable costs. Ord. (H)MAS must be notified of all displays or performances, including date, time, and exact location at least 48 hours in advance of a display or performance. (D)If the requirements identified in subsection (C) are met, the caretaker is exempt from licensing and other provisions of this chapter that apply to owned cats. (F)Whenever an animal is not wearing its rabies vaccination tag, as allowed in subsection (E), the owner/handler shall retain the rabies tag and shall produce the same whenever called upon to verify that the animal in question had the required vaccination. No more than seven porcine may be quartered outdoors on an individual tract, lot or parcel, or dwelling unit, (as defined in the Land Development Code), which is more than .5 acres but less than two acres and has on such property any building or structure containing a residential use. No. ENCLOSURES FOR POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOGS AND DANGEROUS DOGS. (8)All collars shall fit an animal so as to avoid causing injury to the animal or becoming imbedded in the animals neck. Pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Director, MAS may waive or reduce any of the fees for services that are set forth in. WebThe Jefferson County Clerk is an agent for the State Departments Passport office. Firms, FindLaws team of legal writers and attorneys, Property Rights: My Neighbor is a Nuisance. Ord. (B)All animals shall be provided with daily food and water, free from contamination. Any owner who fails to properly quarantine his/her animal is subject to citation for violation of this section, and the animal shall be impounded by MAS for the remainder of its quarantine period. Ord. Metro Am. (P)Carriages must be kept properly lubricated, and wheels must spin freely. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. 17-1990, adopted and effective 12-19-1990; Lou. Metro Am. (1994 Jeff. This section, and all other provisions in this chapter authorizing such inspections, shall be reasonably construed and applied by MAS personnel. Metro Am. (E)No animal shall be made to perform by means of any prod, stick, electrical shock, chemical or physical force, or by causing pain or discomfort. The fee schedule, in whole or in part, may be amended by the Director with the approval of the Metro Council. Perches shall be placed horizontal to each other in the same cage. Ord. (Lou. Animals in excess of five shall be licensed individually. Ord. Ord. Failure to meet these standards shall be grounds for denial or revocation of a license pursuant to . Ord. (C)Keeping of wild animals not prohibited by this chapter shall be in accordance with standards set forth in the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations. Code, 91.022) (Jeff. There were 17,155 households, out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.90% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.50% were non-families. Metro Am. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. Metro Am. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. (8)All harnesses and bridles shall be kept cleaned and in good repair. Those who live here are proud No. The location of any dog which has been classified by the Director as a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog shall not be changed for any period in excess of three days without notification to the Director which MAS shall provide by regulation. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. Theres so many exceptions and ambiguity in the one that was provided, he said. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007), (A)Any Class C kennel shall, in addition to the other requirements of this chapter, comply with the standards of this section whenever any dog is trained for guard, sentry, or obedience purposes. Ord. Ord. Metro Am. Ord. The owner shall file photographs of the dog with the Director, and the dog shall have a microchip implanted at the owners expense. 17-1990, adopted and effective 12-19-1990; Jeff. Metro Am. (A)Any animal found involved in a violation of any portion of this section may be seized by any Animal Control Officer or any peace officer and held by MAS in a humane manner. In the event that an animal is found so abandoned, such animal may be taken by an Animal Control Officer or peace officer and impounded in MAS facilities and there confined in a humane manner. (D)Any person who is found present at a dogfight, cockfight, or combat between animals, and who is charged with being a spectator in violation of this chapter, and who is in possession of and/or is the owner of an animal of the same species as that involved in the animal fight, shall be charged with intent to engage in an exhibition of fighting in violation of this chapter. No. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007; Lou. The pet shop, animal dealer, or other person shall be responsible for the cost of veterinary fees incurred related to the disease, defect, or infection for which the puppy, dog, kitten, cat, or ferret was certified as unfit, up to the full purchase price of the puppy, dog, kitten, cat, or ferret plus tax. (1994 Jeff. No. To view our latest e-Edition, click the image on the left. Name The Department of Finance shall create separate accounts for said funds. Ord. (c)Presence or suspicion of transmissible disease as diagnosed by a qualified veterinarian. shall not include resident or non-resident dog and cat shows which are sponsored and/or sanctioned by the American Kennel Club, the United States Kennel Club, the Cat Fanciers Association, American Cat Fanciers Association or any affiliate thereof, nor shall it include any primary horse show. 24-2000, adopted and effective 10-10-2000; Lou. No. As of the 2020 United States census, there were 54,683 people, 20,154 households, and 13,998 families residing in the county. Citation to owner or to person or persons responsible. In the event that a person shall own, possess, keep, or train any bird or animal with the intent that such bird or animal shall be engaged in an exhibition of fighting, he/she shall be liable for citation for violation of this chapter and be subject to the penalties provided in , (C)No person shall be present at any dogfight, cockfight or combat between animals. Ord. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Ord. The fence or structure must be in good repair. The owner of any dog which has been classified by the Director as a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog shall not be changed without immediate notification to the Director by means which MAS shall provide by regulation. (1994 Jeff. (a)That dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs are at all times securely muzzled when off the premises of the owner. (7)No animal shall be over-ridden or driven to result in overheating or exhaustion. (b)Property enclosed by a buried wire which produces a signal received by a device attached to a collar worn by the dog or puppy which prevents the animal from leaving the property of the owner will be considered a proper enclosure, provided the device and signal are working and the animal does not leave the property unrestrained. 7-2020, approved 2-21-2020, eff. Ord. The Secretarys decision on the appeal shall be final for all purposes, and may be appealed to the Jefferson District or Jefferson Circuit Court whichever court has jurisdiction. Tennessee's partition fence law sets out the rights and responsibilities of fence owners in rural and urban areas. (A)No more than three dogs, excluding puppies, may be quartered outdoors on an individual tract, lot or parcel, or dwelling unit, (as defined in the Land Development Code), which is .5 acres or less and has on such property any building or structure containing a residential use. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. Ord. (1994 Jeff. (A)It shall be unlawful for any owner or person in charge of a domestic animal or other four-footed mammal, poultry or other fowl to permit such animal to be on school grounds, metro parks or other public property, or on any private property other than that of the owner or person in charge or control of such animal without the permission of the owner of said property, or on any streets, sidewalks, highways, or rights-of-way of the Metro Government other than duly designated bridle paths, unless the owner or person in charge of such animals: (1)Has, in his or her possession, a suitable device for the picking up, collection and proper sanitary disposal of the animal feces or manure. No. (F)Outdoor runs or enclosures may be provided in addition to the indoor enclosures. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Thank you to each of you! 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007), DANGEROUS DOGS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOGS. All owned cats are required to be in compliance with . Jefferson County Animal Control is a private organization and does not respond to or enforce any animal laws. (2)Any party legally owning an animal under this section shall register such animal with MAS within 30 days of the effective date of this chapter. 46-1996, adopted and effective 12-10-1996; Jeff. No. Am.Ord. At the same time, the fact that an activity is located in area that is zoned for that type of operation does not mean that it cannot be found to constitute a nuisance. (d)Allowing or permitting an animal to habitually or continually roam or be found on property of other than its owners or caretakers, trespassing school grounds, parks or the property of any person. The appeal shall be in writing and shall be filed within five days of receipt of notice of the Directors determination. The Law of Nuisance. In constructing its relief, however, most courts will attempt to balance the relative hardships to both of the parties involved in the action. Ord. No. (A)The Council finds it to be in the public interest, and the Director is hereby authorized to enter into joint agreements with animal control and animal welfare organizations for the purpose of planning, promoting, and conducting education and training programs for the purpose of: (1)Educating the public as to responsible and lawful animal ownership and management; and. (I)Each purchase of a dog, cat, puppy, kitten, or ferret shall be provided with a copy of , (1994 Jeff. Any establishment where dogs or puppies are kept for the primary purpose of training for guard, sentry, field, obedience, whether gratuitously or for a fee. (5)The hearing shall be held within a reasonable period of time before the Secretary or his/her designee. (D)Where an Animal Control Officer observes a dog being kept on a chain or tether, in potential violation of the restraint definition in this chapter, the officer may notify the owner of the violation in person or by means of a notice placed at the entry to the property. No. [9] A railroad bridge at Strawberry Plains was among those targeted by the East Tennessee bridge-burning conspiracy in November 1861. Every owner of a puppy, kitten or ferret that is between three and four months old may have such animal vaccinated against rabies. 17-1990, adopted and effective 12-19-1990; Jeff. With so many miles of fence in Tennessee, the legislature was aware that disagreements were inevitable. No. 8-44-101 et seq. If you purchase or adopt any puppy, dog, kitten, cat, or ferret and: (1)Within 30 days after such purchase, the animal is certified by a veterinarian as having been unfit for purchase or adoption because it suffers from, or dies as a result of, a disease or parasitic condition; or. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007). Metro Am. 17-1990, adopted and effective 12-19-1990; Jeff. Ord. (3)Any tethering system employed shall not allow the dog or puppy to leave the owners property. Am. Furthermore, each staff speaks at least 3 or 4 languages, including English, Italian and French. Individual dog, cat, and ferret licenses shall be issued in conjunction with a valid rabies vaccination certificate and shall be valid for the term of the vaccination. Metro Am. For further information regarding the official version of the code of (E)Each Class A kennel or cattery license shall apply to up to five dogs or cats and shall require an additional Class A kennel or cattery license for each increment of up to five dogs or cats. Ord. Keep in Touch. (1994 Jeff. Enclosures must be cleaned daily with a disinfectant, cleanser, or chlorine bleach. Jefferson City, TN 37760 Hancock said the countys attorneys had updated an ordinance Blake Schaat provided commissioners withwhen he approached them earlier in 2019. It has the ability to affect the health, safety, welfare, or comfort of the public in general. An at-risk dog is one which either when off its owners premises or off those on which its presence had explicitly been allowed, and unprovoked: An unprovoked attack in an aggressive manner on a human that causes a scratch, abrasion, or bruising, or on a domestic pet or livestock that causes death or injury. Ord. No. Metro Am. 233-2006, approved 1-4- 2007; Lou. 17-1990, adopted and effective 12-19-1990; Lou. (f)Allowing or permitting an animal to be maintained in an unsanitary condition. (G)Every owner of a dog, cat, or ferret shall have the animal revaccinated 12 months after the initial vaccination. Penalties for noncompliance with citations, orders and notices shall be as set forth in , Penalties may be appealed within ten days of service under subsection (E), above, to the Code Enforcement Board under , (1994 Jeff. Ord. Ord. Animal Services Building Fund and Animal Care Fund. Ord. 17-1990, adopted and effective 12-19-1990; Lou. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. No. (E)All offices or clinics of veterinary medicine shall notify clients of the legal licensing and permit requirements that are set forth in this chapter. Am.Ord. Ord. (G)No animal shall perform or be displayed in any dangerous situation, such situation presenting the danger of physical injury to the animal or person. Ord. WebWithin unincorporated Jefferson County, it shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to generate, produce, disseminate or cause, or for any person in possession or control of Ord. (B)No more than seven dogs, excluding puppies, may be quartered outdoors on an individual tract, lot or parcel, or dwelling unit, (as defined in the Land Development Code), which is more than .5 acres but less than two acres and has on such property any building or structure containing a residential use. However, when one side of an existing or proposed partition fence is agricultural land and the other side is non-agricultural land, the owner of the non-agricultural land may submit a written document disclaiming any responsibility for the fence. Ord. Am.Ord. No. Failure to meet these standards shall be grounds for denial or revocation of a license pursuant to . Am.Ord. WebThe official printed copy of a code of ordinances should be consulted prior to any action or decision being taken. Ord. FAQs; Requests for Proposals; Select Page. If allowed access to outdoors on a temporary basis, the outdoor area shall be kept free of waste and debris and well-drained. 6mi. Anderson said he would ensure it would be an option for complainants in future. 60-2007, approved 4-9-2007; Lou. Responsibilities of license and permit holders under this section. (2)Within one year of the date of purchase, the animal is certified by a veterinarian as suffering any congenital or hereditary condition; Then you have the right to return the animal to the seller within 72 hours of the veterinary certification and receive a full refund or exchange of equal value, or you may keep the animal and attempt to cure the condition.