“ARTICLE 2 Tethering of Dogs Section 47-1-300. As used in this article: (1) means the provision at suitable intervals, ‘Adequate feed’ not to exceed twentyfour hours unless otherwise directed in writing by a veterinarian, of a quantity of wholesome foodstuff suitable for species and age, sufficient to maintain a reasonable level of nutrition in each dog. The foodstuff must be served in a sanitized receptacle, dish, or container. (2) means access to a supply of clean, fresh, ‘Adequate water’ potable water provided in a sanitary manner at suitable intervals for the species and not to exceed twentyfour hours at any interval unless otherwise directed in writing by a veterinarian. (3) means to tether a dog in a manner that: ‘Cruel tethering’ (a) causes injury or illness to the dog as determined by a veterinarian; (b) utilizes a tether that exceeds one-eighth of the body weight of the dog; (c) utilizes a tether that is too short for an unattended dog to move around or for the dog to urinate or defecate in a separate area from the area where it must eat, drink, or lie down; or (d) does not permit the dog access to adequate food, adequate water, shade, or shelter. (4) means beyond the visual sight of the owner, ‘Unattended’ handler, or caretaker. (5) means to confine a dog by attaching it to a stationary ‘Tether’ object by means of a chain, rope, cable, trolley, running line, or similar device. Section 47-1-310. (A) A dog tethered unattended for more than sixty minutes shall be provided continuous access to shelter, and the chain, rope, cable, trolley, or running line to which the dog is attached shall be of sufficient length to provide the dog access to an area of no less than one hundred square feet of usable space. (B) It is unlawful to tether a dog by means of a choke collar or prong collar. (C) It is unlawful to tether a dog younger than six months of age. (D) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined fifty dollars for a first offense and not more than one hundred dollars for each
“ARTICLE 2 Tethering of Dogs Section 47-1-300. As used in this article: (1) ‘Adequate feed’ means the provision at suitable intervals, not to exceed twentyfour hours unless otherwise directed in writing by a veterinarian, of a quantity of wholesome foodstuff suitable for species and age, sufficient to maintain a reasonable level of nutrition in each dog. The foodstuff must be served in a sanitized receptacle, dish, or container. (2) ‘Adequate water’ means access to a supply of clean, fresh, potable water provided in a sanitary manner at suitable intervals for the species and not to exceed twentyfour hours at any interval unless otherwise directed in writing by a veterinarian. (3) ‘Cruel tethering’ means to tether a dog in a manner that: (a) causes injury or illness to the dog as determined by a veterinarian; (b) utilizes a tether that exceeds one-eighth of the body weight of the dog; (c) utilizes a tether that is too short for an unattended dog to move around or for the dog to urinate or defecate in a separate area from the area where it must eat, drink, or lie down; or (d) does not permit the dog access to adequate food, adequate water, shade, or shelter. (4) ‘Unattended’ means beyond the visual sight of the owner, handler, or caretaker. (5) ‘Tether’ means to confine a dog by attaching it to a stationary object by means of a chain, rope, cable, trolley, running line, or similar device. Section 47-1-310. (A) A dog tethered unattended for more than sixty minutes shall be provided continuous access to shelter, and the chain, rope, cable, trolley, or running line to which the dog is attached shall be of sufficient length to provide the dog access to an area of no less than one hundred square feet of usable space. (B) It is unlawful to tether a dog by means of a choke collar or prong collar. (C) It is unlawful to tether a dog younger than six months of age. (D) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined fifty dollars for a first offense and not more than one hundred dollars for each
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