172, 1, 11-1005. 164, 8. 172, 2; Laws 2016, Ch. 28-2422.01. Drivers shall take the same precautions with respect to pedestrians who have a disability other than blindness and their service animals. A dog or cat shall not be released for adoption from a county, city or town pound or from an animal shelter unless one of the following applies: 1. Jan. 1, 1991; Laws 2009, Ch. 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. 374, 222, eff. Lawful presence on private property defined. Renumbered as 28-2422. With its prime location, great weather, and easy accessibility, many people are choosing to reside in Mohave County. Chapter 26. 73, 1; Laws 2022, Ch. Chapter 30. Noise Ordinances and Dog Barking Laws No one wants to listen to a dog bark all day and night, which is why dog barking is often included in state or local nuisance laws and ordinances. "Kennel" means an enclosed, controlled area, inaccessible to other animals, in which a person keeps, harbors or maintains five or more dogs under controlled conditions. A person operating a kennel shall obtain a permit issued by the board of supervisors of the county where the kennel is located except if each individual dog is licensed. Spay/Neuter Special License Plate Provisions: Title 28. 86, 2. MOHAVE COUNTY, ARIZONA OFFICIALS AT THE TIME OF THIS CODIFICATION PREFACE SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE Part I. There is no veterinary facility capable of performing surgical sterilization within a twenty mile radius of the pound. April 6, 1981. All dogs and cats impounded shall be given proper care and maintenance. A person who makes a false statement pursuant to this paragraph is guilty of a petty offense and is subject to a fine that does not exceed fifty dollars. B. A. 11. 100, 2. 86, 2. 86, 2. 374, 222, eff. 158, 263; Laws 1975, Ch. Title 28. 2. 2023 Michigan State University College of Law. Structures other than walls, fences or hedges located in the front, side or rear yard setbacks areas. Dog License Fees Our goal is to perform the initial inspection within two business days. Amended by Laws 1978, Ch. 11-1010. A dog vaccinated in any other state prior to entry into Arizona may be licensed in Arizona provided that, at the time of licensing, the owner of the dog presents a vaccination certificate, signed by a veterinarian licensed to practice in that state or a veterinarian employed by a governmental agency in that state, stating the owner's name and address, and giving the dog's description, date of vaccination and type, manufacturer and serial number of the vaccine used. A. E. In addition to other remedies provided by law, the board of supervisors, the county attorney, the county enforcement agent or a private individual or other entity that is specially damaged by a violation of an animal statute or ordinance may institute an injunction, mandamus, abatement or other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent or abate the violation. 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. The pound or shelter shall refund to the adopting party any monies deposited pursuant to the agreement if within the time provided in the agreement there is presented a written statement signed by a licensed veterinarian that the adopted dog or cat has been sterilized. 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. 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 . Powers and duties of county enforcement agent. The board of supervisors shall transmit the monies collected under the provisions of this article to the county treasurer for deposit in a special fund to be known as the rabies control fund to be used for the enforcement of the provisions of this article and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Discharge a firearm while taking wildlife within one-fourth mile of an occupied farmhouse or other residence, cabin, lodge or building without permission of the owner or resident. Kennel permit; fee; denial;violation; classification, 11-1010. Hearing on disposition of vicious animals; forfeiture; exception. 2. 1. 207, 5. 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. 10. Added as 41-110 by Laws 2004, Ch. Any animal impounded in a county, city or town pound shall be given proper and humane care and maintenance. L. This section is not intended to affect any civil remedies available for a violation of this section. Article 7. 19. A person who operates a kennel that houses twenty dogs or more shall allow inspections of the kennel by the county enforcement agent as a condition of receiving a kennel permit. Animal control, barking dogs, poisoning of animals, possession of fighting animals Animals, unsanitary conditions, dog feces (928) 855-4111 Contact Parks for the following concerns or questions: Street trees, trimming (928) 855-1851 Contact Planning and Zoning for the following concerns or questions: Zoning questions (928) 453-4148 201, 299, eff. G. Any animal subject to licensing under this article found without a tag identifying its owner shall be deemed unowned. Amended by Laws 2002, Ch. Renumbered as 11-1002 and amended by Laws 1990, Ch. Provocation means tormenting, attacking or inciting a dog and includes the standard for determining provocation prescribed in 11-1027. Renumbered as 11-1021 and amended by Laws 1990, Ch. 2. Amended by Laws 2017, Ch. (e) Any additional information required by the applications. 5. 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. It is not discriminatory to exclude a service animal from a public place if one or more of the following apply: 1. 11-1002. Spaying and neutering of animals fund; applications; award of fund monies; report; definitions. I have to listen to the same 2-3 dogs barking just about every night from a house on Forest Pond near the pond. Certificate of Title and Registration. Take wildlife in excess of the bag limit. Any dog over the age of three months running at large shall wear a collar or harness to which is attached a valid license tag. 4-68. Formerly 25-522. Added as 24-377 by Laws 1962, Ch. 3. Form of Government. Violate any provision of this title or any rule adopted pursuant to this title. 175, 1; Laws 2009, Ch. Amended by Laws 2017, Ch. The evaluators may require an applicant to revise the application to reflect information provided in an oral or written presentation. 2. Dog or cat possession; microchip scan; owner notification; definition. 374, 223, eff. 86, 2. 152, 3. Enforcement is conducted based on the violation, not the violator. Proof of service shall be filed with the court. Citizens who place their trash to the curb more than 12 hours prior to the scheduled pick up time. Any animal euthanized while impounded in a county, city or town pound shall be euthanized only by the use of sodium pentobarbital or a derivative of sodium pentobarbital. The amount of the deposit required by subsection B of this section shall be determined by the pound or shelter to be comparable to the lowest fee charged by veterinarians in the county. 2. 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. Lastly, you may drain your pool into the street if other options arent feasible. Unauthorized release of animals; classification; damages. Unless otherwise prescribed by this title, it is unlawful for a person to: 1. The name of each applicant shall be publicly read and recorded. 37, 18. Possess or transport any wildlife or parts of the wildlife that was unlawfully taken. Service animal means any dog or miniature horse that is individually trained or in training to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disability. To the extent the applicant designates and the state concurs, trade secrets and other proprietary information contained in the application shall remain confidential. Non-compliance may lead to criminal prosecution and a fine of up to $2,500 per violation. 374, 222, eff. Added by Laws 2003, Ch. Town Incorporated Under Common Council Government. Jan. 1, 1991. Powers and duties of county enforcement agent, 11-1008. "Rabies quarantine area" means any area in which a state of emergency has been declared to exist due to the occurrence of rabies in animals in or adjacent to this area. 374, 222, eff. 201, 402, eff. These may allow a neighbor bothered by the noise to file a complaint with a local government agency. Renumbered as 11-1014 and amended by Laws 1990, Ch. Article 3. CODE OF ORDINANCES Part II. Our goal is to perform the initial inspection within two business days. 374, 222, eff. 17. If our investigation of a barking dog does not result in such an observation, we will continue to respond to subsequent complaints in an attempt to observe the violation. There is no veterinary facility capable of performing sterilization within a twenty mile radius of the pound or shelter. The provisions of this article shall not apply to incorporated cities or towns that impose a license fee and vaccination on dogs by ordinance, provided that such ordinance is equal to or more stringent than the provisions of this article. Defending a peace officer or another person. 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. 374, 222, 403, eff. The dog has a current dog license pursuant to 11-1008 at the time the dog entered the pound or shelter. 164, 2; Laws 1982, Ch. CreditsAdded by Laws 2004, Ch. An applicant shall be accorded fair treatment with respect to any opportunity for oral or written presentations. Hearing on disposition of vicious animals; forfeiture; exception. Exemption of cities, towns and counties. C. The county enforcement agent may designate deputies. Transportation. Jan. 1, 1991. 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. 242, 2; Laws 2022, Ch. 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. A dog properly vaccinated pursuant to this article that bites any person may be confined and quarantined at the home of the owner or wherever the dog is harbored and maintained with the consent of and in a manner prescribed by the county enforcement agent. Jan. 1, 1991; Laws 2003, Ch. Added as 24-369 by Laws 1962, Ch. Added as 28-2420 by Laws 2004, Ch. Address, Phone Number, Fax Number, and Hours for Mohave County Animal Shelter, an Animal Shelter, at Buchanan Street, Mohave Valley AZ. 278, 1. 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. 6. Exemption of cities, towns and counties, 11-1021. Repealed by Laws 2002, Ch. Amended by Laws 2007, Ch. Personal vehicle parking is considered an accessory residential use and is not allowed to be stored on a vacant lot. Jan. 1, 1991. You may drain your swimming pool onto your own property and landscape at any time of day. 4. 11-1021. Exemption of cities, towns and counties 11-1019. CreditsFormerly 24-521. Chapter 7. Renumbered as 11-1017 by Laws 1990, Ch. The board of supervisors of each county may set a license fee that shall be paid for each dog three months of age or older that is kept, harbored or maintained within the boundaries of this state for at least thirty consecutive days of each calendar year. 207, 4. The animal fundamentally alters the nature of the public place or the goods, services or activities provided. Jan. 1, 1991. 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. 319, 3. License fees for dogs; issuance of dog tags; classification, 11-1009. DOGS Article III. A. 143, 1. 3. The department of health services may require the county enforcement agent to submit a record of all dog licenses issued and in addition any information deemed necessary to aid in the control of rabies. General powers of common council [edited for animal provisions], Title 13. Article12. Special Plates. A. 1. A. (a) In this section, the term "property line" means the line which represents the exterior limits of property (including an apartment, condominium, room or other dwelling) owned, leased or otherwise occupied by a person, business, corporation or institution. B. Based on our documented patterns of service calls, the unit is assigned to work shifts seven days a week, and their hours range from 7am to 10pm most days. 14. A. Two members, each representing a different animal control entity that is not affiliated with a humane society. 80, 2. Amended by Laws 1999, Ch. Added as 24-373 by Laws 1962, Ch. 135, 41; Laws 1988, Ch. ( Ord. B. 6. A person who intentionally releases an animal that is lawfully confined for scientific, research, commercial, educational or for public event, display or exhibition purposes without the consent of the owner or custodian of the animal is guilty of a class 6 felony [FN1] and in addition is liable for all of the following: 1. The reward for a strict Animal Licensing Ordinance is the fact it increases the chances of reuniting a lost pet with the owner. Yes, but only for a maximum of one week in a calendar quarter. Article 1. The annual fee for the kennel permit is seventy-five dollars or the actual cost of recovery as determined by the board of supervisors. 3. C. At the hearing the county enforcement agent shall present evidence of the violation and the defendant, or his attorney or other designated representative, shall have an opportunity to present evidence. There are wide open spaces that are full of entertainment. Jan. 1, 1991. 5. 86, 2. Animal Control. (g) The due date for submittal of an application and the anticipated time the awards may be made. Continued or repetitive violations of this section may be referred to the Clerk of Courts for criminal prosecution. 164, 4; Laws 1976, Ch. Added as 24-366 by Laws 1962, Ch. Seeking voluntary compliance first and foremost, enforcement efforts are directed at providing opportunities for solving problems and eliminating violations, not punishing people. G. A person who knowingly fails to obtain a kennel permit within thirty days after written notification from the county enforcement agent is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. (A) For the purposes of this section, ordinances or resolutions to control dogs include, but are not limited to, ordinances or resolutions concerned with the ownership, keeping, or harboring of dogs, the restraint of dogs, dogs as public nuisances, and dogs as a threat to public health, safety, and welfare, except that such ordinances or F. Any impounded licensed dog or any cat may be reclaimed by its owner or the owner's agent if the person reclaiming the dog or cat furnishes proof of the person's right to do so and pays all pound fees established by the board of supervisors. A court or duly appointed hearing officer may impose on the person misrepresenting the animal in violation of this subsection a civil penalty of not more than two hundred fifty dollars for each violation. 11-1022. A. (c) Attempting to impose a charge, fee or deposit because an individual with a disability is accompanied by a service animal. Bonner County, Idaho does have a barking dog ordinance. The companion animal spay and neuter committee established by 28-2422.01 shall design the spaying and neutering of animals special plates. 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. D. All fees and penalties shall be deposited in the rabies control fund pursuant to 11-1011. Renumbered as 11-1016 by Laws 1990, Ch. Service animal does not include other species of animals, whether wild or domestic or trained or untrained. "Stray dog" means any dog three months of age or older running at large that is not wearing a valid license tag. If a violation is found, we mail a Notice of Violation to the property owner and tenant. Take wildlife during the closed season. Final decisions of the hearing officer under this subsection are subject to judicial review under title 12, chapter 7, article 6. As of the 2010 census, its population was 200,186. 2. 201, 403, eff. 7. 165, 56. Whenever a dog tag is lost, a replacement tag shall be issued on application by the owner and payment of a fee established by the board of supervisors. 11-1018. 4. D. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. Sec. Any unencumbered balance remaining in the rabies control fund at the end of a fiscal year shall be carried over into the following fiscal year. Barters, sells or offers for sale any wildlife or parts of wildlife unlawfully taken during a closed season. The companion animal spay and neuter committee shall administer the fund. A. 9. Unlawful keeping of dogs 11-1018. In fact, the Police Departments Animal Control Unit was created as a result of this dedication. There are a few alternatives to address this problem. 5. Renumbered as 11-1011 by Laws 1990, Ch. *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. 8. Establishment of county pounds; impounding and disposing of dogs and cats; owner notification; reclaiming impounded dogs and cats; pound fees, 11-1014. D. Any deposit monies that are not refunded under subsection C of this section shall be used only for the following purposes: 2. 86, 2. They can also be reach by telephone at (928) 753-5561, option 1, then option 2. To the owner of the animal for damages including the costs of restoring the animal to confinement and to its health condition before the release. Jan. 1, 1991. 86, 2. For the unincorporated areas of the county, by ordinance, regulate, restrain and prohibit the running at large of dogs, except dogs used for control of livestock or while being used or trained for hunting. Amended by Laws 1978, Ch. In a rabies quarantine area, no dogs shall be permitted at large. (b) Identification of the funding source and the total amount of available monies. BARKING DOGS CALL3-1-1 from your home phone or 330-375-2311 from any phone. 164, 10; Laws 1980, Ch. Renumbered as 11-1012 by Laws 1990, Ch. The owner of a dog that bites a person when the person is in or on a public place or lawfully in or on a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable for damages suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of its viciousness.