4.5. SR 12-16-2019 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Strikethroughs to be removed Underlines to be added Last Updated January 2019 10.32 – Inoculation against rabies. All dogs and cats kept, harbored, maintained, or transported within the city shall have current vaccinations given by a licensed veterinarian for rabies. The owner shall possess proof of such inoculation and period of effectiveness. 10.33 – Animals in motor vehicles (a) Unattended animals. A person may not leave an animal unattended in a standing or parked motor vehicle in a manner that endangers the animal’s health or safety. (b) Removal of animals. A peace officer, as defined in MN Statute §§ 626.84, a humane agent, a dog warden, or a volunteer or professional member of a fire or rescue department of a political subdivision may use reasonable force to enter a motor vehicle and remove an animal which has been left in the vehicle in violation of Section 10.33 (a). A person removing an animal under this section shall use reasonable means to contact the owner of the animal to arrange for its return home. If the person is unable to contact the owner, the person may take the animal to an animal shelter. (c) Petty misdemeanor. A person who violates Section 10.33 (a) is subject to a fine of $25. 10.34 – Dangerous dogs Except as otherwise provided in this section, the regulation and procedural provisions of Minnesota Statutes §§ 347.50 to 347.565 are adopted by reference as if it was fully set forth herein. 10.35 – Designation of dangerous dogs. (a) The Chief of Police or a designee may declare an animal a “dangerous dog” as defined in Minnesota Statutes §§ 347.50, subd. 2. The Chief of Police or designee shall notify the animal’s owner in writing of the designation and provide information to the owner pertaining to the regulation of dangerous dogs. The owner of a “dangerous dog” must comply with all provisions of Minnesota Statutes §§ 347.50 through 347.56. (b) Potentially dangerous dogs shall be regulated as defined in Minnesota Statutes §§ 347.50 to 347.565 the same as if they were dangerous dogs. Notwithstanding the provisions of Minnesota Statutes §§ 347.50 to 347.565, the following exceptions shall apply: (1) The dog is not required to be sterilized; and (2) A surety bond or policy of liability insurance is not required; and (3) Warning signage and dangerous dog tag are not required. (c) No person shall take a dog that has been declared dangerous or potentially dangerous into the city’s dog parks or trails unless the dog is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash, and is under the physical restraint of a responsible person. 10.36 – Violations; Penalty