<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 6-26. - Purpose.</div>
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               It is the purpose of this article to regulate ownership and possession of animals;
               prohibit certain acts, omissions and conditions which interfere with the health, safety
               and general welfare of the inhabitants of the county and those municipalities coming
               under the provisions of this article; to protect the public from unvaccinated, diseased,
               stray, roaming, dangerous or wild animals; to make unlawful, acts of animals that
               interfere with the enjoyment of property or the peace and safety of the community;
               to protect animals from abuse or conditions harmful to their well-being; to provide
               for the peace and dignity of residents; and to perform any other duties authorized
               by applicable state laws.
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               (Ord. No. 10-04-01, 3-16-10)
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