<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 6-154. - Prohibitions as to tethering.</div>
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               No animal shall be tethered, except as follows:
               
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                  (a)
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                  Tethering devices shall be designed and utilized in a manner to prevent choking, strangulation,
                  and injury. The tethering device shall be connected to the animal by a buckle-type
                  collar or a body harness made of nylon or leather. Choke chains, ropes, and wire are
                  prohibited methods of tethering.
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                  (b)
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                  Tethering devices shall:
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                  (1)
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                  Be not less than ten feet in length, nor less than four times the animal's body length;
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                  (2)
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                  Have swivel hardware at each end to prevent tangling; and
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                  (3)
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                  Not weigh more than one-eighth of the animal's body weight, without the prior written
                  consent of the sheriff.
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                  (c)
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                  The area within which an animal is tethered shall be a minimum of 150 square feet,
                  and large enough for the animal to assume any normal body position including standing,
                  sitting, lying and walking. The area of tethering shall be free of accumulated waste
                  so that the animal shall be able to walk or lie down without coming in contact with
                  the same. Drainage shall be provided in the area of tethering to eliminate excess
                  water or moisture.
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                  (d)
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                  The area within which an animal is tethered shall not be located in areas that would
                  allow an animal to either hang or strangle itself on a stationary object, taking into
                  account the length of the tether and height of objects.
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                  (e)
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                  In no event may an animal be tethered for a period of time or under conditions that
                  the sheriff deems harmful or potentially harmful to the animal.
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                  (f)
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                  Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this section, none of the following
                  animals may be tethered:
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                  (1)
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                  A sick, injured and/or diseased animal.
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                  (2)
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                  An animal less than six months of age.
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               (Ord. of 1-16-2018; Ord. of 8-19-2019)
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