HomeMy WebLinkAbout092115_cabs01JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST — COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S BRIEFING
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Philip Morley, County Administrator
DATE: September 21, 2015
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RE: Briefing on Written Public Hearing Comments on Animal Responsibility
Ordinance;
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Staff will brief the Commissioners on a matrix that compiles
written public testimony on a December 8, 2014 public hearing draft of a new Animal
Responsibility Ordinance.
The County Commissioners held its Public Hearing on December 8, 2014 to accept testimony on
a new Animal Responsibility Ordinance, and held open the written record to accept written
testimony up through December 31, 2014. Staff has compiled a matrix matching the written
public comments with each Section of the Ordinance, and has included a first draft of staff
analysis on each comment.
The County Administrator's Briefing will be the first opportunity for the Commissioners to
begin reviewing the matrix in a workshop setting.
ANALYSIS: The Public Hearing was held on December 8, 2014 with the written record held
open until December 31, 2014. Since then all three Commissioners have had copies of all
written comments to review. Commissioner Kler, who was not yet seated last December, has
been given a voice recording of the December 8 hearing itself, which she has listened to in full.
The attached matrix consolidates the written record from the Hearing, and organizes all
comments by each Section of the Public Hearing Ordinance. Also included next to each citizen
comment is a first draft of staff recommendations or analysis of the comment. A copy of the
December 2014 Ordinance is also attached for reference.
The September 21, 2015 County Administrator's Briefing will be the first opportunity for the
Commissioners to begin reviewing the matrix in a workshop setting. Staff anticipates using
workshops over the next several weeks to review the comments with Commissioners and to
allow time for staff to conduct follow up research based on Commissioner questions and
directions. After that, the Commissioners will be able to complete their deliberations on the
Ordinance upon reflection on the full verbal and written Public Hearing Record. Depending on
the scope of any changes the Commissioners may want to make to the Ordinance in response to
the public testimony, it is possible that a second Public Hearing may be necessary before taking
final action, or final action may be possible without a new Hearing. That decision can be made
after the Commissioners complete their deliberations on the December Hearing record, when the
scope of possible changes will be known.
FISCAL IMPACT: No impact from this briefing. In addition, no significant impact from
adopting a new Ordinance is anticipated, as the proposed Ordinance adjusts current practices, but
does not add significant new responsibilities.
RECOMMENDATION: Review and discuss the attached written comment matrix.
RE- D BY•
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
An Ordinance Establishing } Ordinance No.
Animal Responsibility Regulations }
For Jefferson County }
WHEREAS, Chapter 6.05 of the Jefferson County Code regulates Animal Responsibility and
Section I -030 establishes related fees; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing Chapter 6.05 and Section I -030, staff recommends multiple updates
to address nuisances; licensing; standards for kennels, shelters and animal welfare facilities;
dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs; clarifications to the roles and responsibilities for
administering and enforcing the Animal Responsibility code; fee revisions; and a variety of other
updates; and
WHEREAS, over thirty five citizens and organizations provided input on a working draft of the
updated code, which comments were considered by staff in making further revisions and
improvements in drafting the code; and
WHEREAS, repealing Chapter 6.05 and replacing it with a new Chapter 6.07 would be a clear
way of codifying the changes to the Animal Responsibility code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on Animal
Responsibility regulations on December 8, 2014;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED as follows:
Section One: Repeal of Chapter 6.05 Animal Responsibility in the County Code.
Chapter 6.05 Animal Responsibility in Title 6 of the Jefferson County Code is hereby repealed in
its entirety.
Section Two: Creation of a new chapter in the County Code.
There is hereby added to the Jefferson County Code a new Chapter in Title 6 entitled "Chapter
6.07 Animal Responsibility," the text of which is provided in Attachment "A" to this Ordinance
and incorporated herein.
Section Three: Amendment of Section I -030 Animal Services Fee Schedule in the County
Code.
Section I -030 Animal Services in the Appendix Fee Schedule in the Jefferson County Code is
hereby amended, the text of which is provided in Attachment `B" to this Ordinance and
incorporated herein.
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Section Four: Severability.
Should any section or text of the Chapter of the Jefferson County Code entitled "Noise Control"
be found to be unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction or otherwise be deemed unlawful,
then all other sections of said Chapter shall remain effective and in full force.
Section Five: Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED this day of
SEAL:
ATTEST:
Carolyn Avery,
Deputy Clerk of the Board
Approved as to form only:
, 2014.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD of COMMISSIONERS
John Austin, Chairman
David Sullivan, Member
Phil Johnson, Member
David Alvarez, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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ATTACHMENT A
Ordinance No. XX- XXXX -14
Chapter 6.07
ANIMAL RESPONSIBILITY
6.07.010 Purpose.
6.07.020 Definitions.
6.07.030 Seizing and Impounding.
6.07.040 Enforcement.
6.07.050 Running at large on public property.
6.07.060 Female in heat.
6.07.070 Hybrids
6.07.080 Harboring vicious or dangerous domesticated animal.
6.07.090 Howling and barking.
6.07.100 Injury to property or person.
6.07.110 Entry into food establishments.
6.07.120 Waste.
6.07.130 Chasing vehicles.
6.07.140 Jumping and barking at pedestrians.
6.07.150 Running in packs.
6.07.160 Animal at large.
6.07.170 Tethered animals.
6.07.180 Releasing stray to Sheriff, Animal Control or Shelter Operator.
6.07.190 Injured or diseased animals.
6.07.200 Quarantine.
6.07.210 Adoption from Animal Shelter or Animal Welfare Facility — Spay /neuter
requirement — License requirement.
6.07.220 Shelter Operator — Duties.
6.07.230 Shelter Operator — Employees.
6.07.240 Notice of impounding.
6.07.250 Redemption of animal.
6.07.260 Interference with impounding.
6.07.270 Dog control zone established.
6.07.280 Dog license — Required.
6.07.290 Vaccination requirements for dogs and cats
6.07.300 Animal license — Fee.
6.07.310 Date due.
6.07.320 Issuance of licenses.
6.07.330 Licenses nontransferable.
6.07.340 Lost tags.
6.07.350 Unlawful to remove license tag.
6.07.360 Unlicensed dog — Impoundment.
6.07.370 Kennel license — Required for commercial kennels — Allowed for private kennels
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6.07.380
Kennel license —Tag.
6.07.390
Kennel license — Application - Issuance — Fee — Due date.
6.07.400
Kennel inspection.
6.07.410
Standards for Kennels, Shelters and Animal Welfare Facilities.
6.07.420
Violations — Penalty.
6.07.430
Violations — Abatement.
6.07.440
Notice of Infraction.
6.07.450 Contesting determination of infraction.
6.07.460 Hearing.
6.07.470 Failure to respond to Notice of Infraction.
6.07.480 Payment of penalty.
6.07.490 Fees collected.
6.07.500 Declaration of dangerous dog— Impounding of dog
6.07.510 Declaration of dangerous dog — Notice and hearing
6.07.520 Determination of potentially dangerous dog— Notice, administrative review and
appeal.
6.07.530 Registration of dangerous dogs— Requirements — Annual Fee.
6.07.540 Provisions not exclusive.
6.07.550 Disclaimer of liability.
6.07.560 Liberal Construction.
6.07.010 Purpose.
It is hereby declared the public policy of Jefferson County to encourage, secure and enforce
those animal control measures deemed desirable and necessary, for the protection of human
health, safety and welfare, and to the greatest degree practicable, to prevent injury to property
and cruelty to animal life. To this end, it is the purpose of this Chapter to: provide for a dog
control zone for licensing of dogs and cats; set standards for the humane use, care and
treatment of animals; control animal behavior so that it shall not constitute a nuisance; and
provide for the enforcement of county code and state law as pertains to animals.
6.07.020 Definitions.
In construing provisions of this chapter, except where otherwise plainly declared or clearly
apparent from the context, words used in this chapter shall be given their common and
ordinary meaning and in addition, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) "Abatement" means the termination of any violation by reasonable and lawful
means determined by the animal control officer in order that a person or persons presumed to
be the owner or keeper shall comply with this chapter.
(2) "Animal" means any nonhuman mammal, bird, reptile, or amphibian.
(3) "Animal control" or "Jefferson County Animal Control" is a function of Jefferson
County government created by the County Commission to administer and enforce the
provisions of this chapter, any applicable provisions of Title 16 RCW, and any other laws or
regulations regulating the control and care of animals, said function to be staffed per the
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direction of the County Commission. Animal Control shall be considered part of the Jefferson
County Sheriff's Office, subject to any subsequent written agreements to the contrary.
(4) "Animal Control Officer" is any person designated and duly authorized by the
County or commissioned by the Sheriff for the purpose of administering or aiding in the
enforcement of this chapter, any applicable provisions of Title 16 RCW, and any other laws or
regulations regulating the control and care of animals, acting solely within the scope of that
authorization or commission. The Sheriff, or any commissioned Deputy of the Sheriff, shall
automatically be designated as an Animal Control Officer and may exercise all rights and
obligations of an Animal Control Officer authorized by this Chapter.
(5) "Animal shelter" or "shelter" means a facility which is designated by the County
to house or contain stray, homeless, abandoned, impounded or unwanted animals, and which
is owned, operated or maintained by a public body, or by an established humane society,
animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals or other nonprofit
organization devoted to the welfare, protection, and humane treatment of animals designated
by the County.
(6) "Animal welfare facility" or "welfare facility" means a facility other than an
animal shelter that controls, rescues, shelters, cares for, adopts out, or disposes of stray,
homeless, abandoned, or unwanted animals, and which is owned, operated or maintained by
an organization registered with the Washington Secretary of State's Office as a non - profit
humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals or
other nonprofit organization devoted to the welfare, protection, and humane treatment of
animals.
(7) "At large" means physically off the premises of the owner, handler, or keeper,
and not secured by a leash eight feet or less in length, or not otherwise under control of a
competent person; provided, "at large" does not include dogs exhibited in dog shows, field
trials, obedience trials, or the training of dogs therefore; or the use of a dog under the
supervision of a person to hunt, to chase or tree predatory animals or game birds; or the use of
a dog to control or protect livestock or property or in other agricultural activities; or a dog when
otherwise safely and securely confined or completely controlled within or upon any vehicle; or
under control in a designated off -leash area; or dogs on duty for a law enforcement agency.
(8) "Cat" means a domesticated Felis catus.
(9) "Commercial kennel" means a place where five or more dogs (over six months of
age) and /or five or more cats (over six months of age), irrespective of duration, are boarded,
bred, bought, sold, exhibited or trained for compensation, but not including a pet shop, animal
shelter, animal welfare facility, or veterinary clinic /hospital where boarding is incidental to
treatment.
(10) "Dangerous dog" means any dog that (a) inflicts severe injury or multiple bites
on a human being without provocation on public or private property, (b) inflicts severe injury,
multiple bites, or kills an animal without provocation while the dog is off the owner's or
keeper's property, or (c) has previously been found to be potentially dangerous, the owner or
keeper having received Notice of such and the dog again aggressively bites, attacks, or
endangers the safety of humans or animals. If two or more dogs jointly engage in any conduct
described in this subsection, thereby rendering proof of the individual dog that inflicted any
particular injury difficult to ascertain, then regardless of the degree of participation by the
individual dog(s), all such dogs shall be deemed dangerous dogs. A dog shall not be declared
dangerous if the threat, injury, or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time, was
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committing a willful trespass or other tort upon the premises occupied by the owner or keeper
of the dog, or was tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog, or was committing or attempting
to commit a crime.
(11) "Day" means a calendar day unless otherwise described. In computing any
period of time prescribed in this chapter, the day of the act, event, or default from which the
designated period of time begins to run shall not be included. The last day of the period shall be
included, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, in which event the period runs until
the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Legal holidays are
prescribed in RCW 1.13.050.
(12) "Dog" means a domesticated Canis lupus familiaris. This term includes but is not
limited to "livestock guard dogs" (as defined elsewhere in this section) and "adult dogs," which
is defined to include any dog which is six (6) months old or older.
(13) "Domesticated animal" in this chapter means a dog or cat.
(14) "Enforcement Officer" means a person authorized by the Sheriff to enforce the
provisions of this Chapter, said authority being limited to the issuance of civil infractions. The
Sheriff, or any commissioned Deputy of the Sheriff, shall automatically be designated as an
Enforcement Officer.
(15) "Euthanasia" means the humane destruction of an animal accomplished by a
method that involves instantaneous unconsciousness and immediate death, or by a method
that causes painless loss of consciousness, and death during such loss of consciousness.
(17) "Hobby Kennel" or "Animal Hobby Kennel" see the definition of "private kennel"
elsewhere in this chapter.
(18) "Hybrid(s)" means the offspring of two animals of different species.
(16) 'Intermittent Noise" is defined as including any of the following: 1) noise of 15
seconds or more duration occurring five or more distinct times within a 30 minute period or 2)
noise of 15 seconds or more duration occurring three or more times in 10 minutes, or 3) any
quantity of noise in a 15 minute period heard in person by an Animal Control Officer that the
Animal Control Officer concludes constitutes an intermittent noise.
(17) "Jefferson County" means the unincorporated area of Jefferson County,
Washington and within any governmental entity or incorporated area as provided by contract
to the extent the entity or city has adopted provisions of this chapter.
(18) "Licensing Agent" means Animal Control or those entities or departments
designated by the County Commission to receive license applications and issue licenses under
this chapter.
(19) "Livestock" means horses, mules, jackasses, cattle, sheep, llamas, alpacas, goats,
swine, poultry and rabbits, or other such domestic animals kept or raised for use or pleasure.
(20) "Livestock guard dog" means a dog demonstrably trained for the purpose of
protecting livestock from attack or for herding livestock.
(21) "Owner, handier or keeper" means any person, firm, corporation, organization
or department possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in or having control or
custody of an animal, regardless of whether the animal is licensed pursuant to the ordinance
codified in this chapter. Collectively, these terms shall be known as "owner."
(22) "Pack of dogs" means a group of two or more dogs running at large, as that term
is defined in this Code.
(23) "Pet shop" means legally permitted establishment where animals bred off the
premises are offered for sale to the public.
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(24) "Potentially dangerous dog" means any dog that when unprovoked: (a) inflicts
bites on a human or animal either on public or private property, or (b) chases or approaches a
person upon the streets, sidewalks or any public grounds in a menacing fashion or apparent
attitude of attack or (c) any dog with a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack
unprovoked, to cause injury, or otherwise to threaten the safety of humans or animals.
(25) "Premises" means the area of land surrounding a house, or dwelling unit or
units, and actually or by legal construction forming an enclosure and to which the owner or
keeper of a dog has legal and equitable right therein. "Premises" does not extend into areas of
common ownership or use in the case of easements, trailers parks, apartment complexes,
private communities, etc.
(26) "Private kennel" means a place at or adjoining a private residence, other than an
animal shelter or animal welfare facility, where five or more dogs (over six months of age)
and /or five or more cats (over six months of age) are kept for personal noncommercial
purposes and purposes other than breeding as a primary interest, such as for hunting or
organized field trials, obedience or confirmation competition. If more than ten dogs (over six
months of age), cats (over six months of age) or combination thereof are kept at a private
kennel, then there shall be a rebuttable presumption such a location or establishment shall be
deemed a "commercial kennel," regardless of whether the owner or keeper receives
compensation. This term shall also be considered synonymous with "hobby kennel" and
"animal hobby kennel."
(27) "Proof of vaccination" means a health or rabies certificate or other acceptable
proof of immunity against rabies, issued by a licensed veterinarian including the expiration date
of such vaccination.
(28) "Proper enclosure of a dangerous dog" means, while on the owner's or keeper's
property, a dangerous dog shall be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and
locked pen or structure, suitable to prevent the entry of young children and designed to
prevent the animal from escaping. Such pen or structure shall have secure sides and a secure
top and bottom enclosure, and shall also provide protection from the elements for a dog.
(29) "Service animal" means any guide dog, signal dog, or any other animal
individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability.
(30) "Severe injury" means any physical injury which results in a broken bone,
disfigurement, laceration requiring suture(s) or surgery, or multiple bites requiring medical
treatment.
(31) "Shelter Operator" means the person, entity, or organization charged by the
County Commission with managing and operating the Animal Shelter, said management or
operation being subject to any relevant Interlocal Agreement between the County and another
city or county.
(32) "Sheriff' means the person serving as Sheriff for Jefferson County via election or
appointment.
(33) "Stray" means any domesticated animal loitering in a neighborhood or public
place without an apparent owner or home.
(34) "Under control" means the animal, while off of a leash and /or off the owner's
premises, is under voice and /or signal control of a competent person so as to be thereby
restrained from approaching any bystander or other animal and from causing or being the
cause of physical or property damage.
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6.07.030 Seizing and Impounding.
All seizing of domesticated animals as provided for in this chapter shall be done by Animal
Control. Seized animals shall be delivered for impoundment to an animal shelter designated by
the county. All impounding of domesticated animals as provided for in this chapter shall be
performed by the Shelter Operator in an animal shelter designated by the county.
6.07.040 Enforcement.
Whenever a power is granted to or a duty imposed upon Animal Control for the enforcement of
some or all of this Chapter or local enforcement provisions of Title 16 RCW, that power may be
exercised or the duty performed by such persons who are designated and duly authorized by
the county or commissioned by the Sheriff to aid in the enforcement, acting solely within the
scope of that authorization or commission.
6.07.050 Running at large on public property.
It is unlawful for the owner or person having control of any domesticated animal to suffer or
permit it, whether licensed or not, to run at large in any public property, including but not
limited to any public: park, beach, pond, fountain or stream therein, playground or school
ground, building, roadway, street, alley, trail or sidewalk. Any animal so straying, entering or
trespassing upon such property is declared to be a nuisance and may be immediately seized
and impounded; provided, that this section shall not prohibit a person from walking or
exercising an animal in those areas when such an animal is on leash, or under control by a
competent person, and proper safeguards are taken to protect the public and property from
injury or damage from the animal, unless the area is posted that dogs and /or cats are not
allowed. This section shall not apply to any real property that is designated with formal signage
and demarcated boundaries as an "off leash" area. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the
County Commission from establishing for domesticated animals different rules and regulations
applicable within one, some or all County -owned parks and other County -owned real property
and such separate rules or regulations, if different than this this Chapter, shall apply at those
locations rather than the regulations listed in this Chapter. The Animal Control Officer
responding to an alleged violation of this Section shall have the option at their discretion to
issue an oral warning to the owner of the domesticated animal.
6.07.060 Female in heat.
It is unlawful for any owner to keep a female domesticated animal, whether licensed or not,
while in heat, under circumstances where the animal is accessible to other animals except for
purposes of controlled and planned breeding. Any such animal, while in heat, accessible to
other animals is a nuisance and may be immediately seized and impounded.
6.07.070 Hybrids
(a) No person shall possess, sell, offer for sale, trade, give away, acquire, import, export,
breed, release, or cause to be released a hybrid, except as provided in subsection (b) of this
section.
(b) No person shall possess a hybrid, except for:
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(1) Those hybrids that are owned while residing in the county on or prior to the effective
date of this Chapter.
(2) Those hybrids born to a mother that was both pregnant with such hybrid and owned
in the county on or prior to the effective date of this Chapter. Such offspring may be sold,
offered for sale, traded, or given away to anyone not living in the county.
(c) All hybrids must have a current county license.
(d) All hybrids must bear a permanent identification (e.g., microchip), and such permanent
identification must be identified in the hybrid's license application.
(e) Owners of hybrids not in compliance with this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
the animal(s) may be impounded by the animal control authority pursuant to the terms of this
Chapter.
6.07.080 Harboring vicious or dangerous domesticated animal.
(1) It is unlawful for any owner to keep, harbor or maintain on or off the owner's premises in a
manner liable to endanger the safety of persons or property lawfully upon the premises, or
upon any street, avenue, alley, public or private place, or to allow to run at large within
Jefferson County, any dog exhibiting vicious propensities. Such animal is a nuisance and may
be immediately seized and impounded.
(2) At a hearing contesting determination of infraction of this section or a mitigation hearing,
the court, as a part of the penalty imposed, may determine in its judgment whether or not the
animal is vicious or dangerous and whether or not it shall be destroyed or otherwise disposed
of. The cost thereof shall be taxed as a part of and collected in the same manner as other costs
in the case.
6.07.090 Howling and barking.
No person may allow an animal to unreasonably disturb any person(s) by habitual barking, howling,
yelping, whining, baying, squealing, crowing, crying, or making any other noises which by the frequency
or volume unreasonably disturbs or interferes with the peace of any person(s).
(1) The animal noise is per se deemed to have unreasonably disturbed or interfered with the peace
of any person if:
a. the noise from an animal(s) occurs during the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am, the noise
is continuous for a period of ten (10) or more minutes or constitutes intermittent noise
(as defined in this Chapter) within any period of thirty (30) or more minutes, and may be
clearly heard by a person of normal hearing 100 feet or more from the perceived
property line where the source animal(s) is /are located; or
b. the noise from an animal(s) occurs during the hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, the noise is
continuous for a period of twenty (20) or more minutes or constitutes three or more
separate incidents of intermittent noise (as defined in this Chapter) within any two hour
period, and may be clearly heard by a person of normal hearing 150 feet or more from
the perceived property line where the source animal(s) is /are located.
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(2) A violation of this section may still occur if the noise is heard at distances less than those stated
above, given the proximity of the houses or structures to one another, or location of the source
animal to the location of the complaint but only upon written explanation by the Animal Control
Officer of the circumstances that caused the Animal Control Officer to conclude this section has
been violated.
(3) A violation of this section is a Class I Civil Infraction unless, in the discretion of the responding
Animal Control Officer, an oral warning would suffice.
(4) Exceptions:
a. It shall be an affirmative defense to this section if the animal was intentionally provoked
to make such noise, by a person other than a person at the residence where the animal
resides.
b. Lawfully operated animal shelters, animal welfare facilities, kennels, pet shops, or
veterinary clinics shall be exempt from this section.
c. Noise from a livestock guard dog on property subject to JCC 18.15.095(3), when such
noise is produced to actively herd livestock or protect it from an active threat, shall be
exempt from this section. Noise from a livestock guard dog that is produced for other
purposes other than to actively herd or protect livestock from an active threat is not
exempt. The burden shall be on the owner of the noise - making dog to provide evidence
to the Animal Control Officer or the court that this exemption should be deemed
applicable.
(5) Any such animal violating this section shall be deemed a nuisance and may be seized and
impounded if the disturbance reoccurs after the owner or custodian of such animal has received
two warnings within six months from Animal Control.
6.07.100 Injury to property or person.
It is unlawful for any owner to suffer or permit any dog to trespass on private or public property so as to
damage or destroy any property or thing of value. It is unlawful for any owner to suffer or permit any
dog to bite a person while such person is on public property or lawfully on private property. These acts
may be deemed a nuisance and any such animal may be seized and impounded.
6.07.110 Entry into food establishments.
It is unlawful for any owner to suffer or permit any animal to enter any place, building or hall
where food intended for human consumption is stored, prepared, served or sold to the public;
provided, that this subsection shall not apply to a guide dog or service animal pursuant to RCW
49.60.218; to dogs used by armored car services or law enforcement agencies; or to
veterinarian offices or hospitals; or to animal exhibitions or organized animal training classes.
6.07.120 Waste.
It is unlawful for any owner or other person with custody of a dog to fail to remove and dispose
of any feces excreted by the dog from any public place or any private property not owned or
leased by the owner or person with custody. The provisions of this section shall not apply to
blind persons who may use dogs as guides.
6.07.130 Chasing vehicles.
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It is unlawful for any owner to suffer or permit any dog to in any manner obstruct, chase, run
after or jump at vehicles or bicycles lawfully using the public streets, avenues, alleys and ways.
The same is a nuisance and any such dog may be seized and impounded.
6.07.140 Jumping and barking at pedestrians.
It is unlawful for any owner to keep or harbor without restraint or confinement any dog that
frequently or habitually snarls and growls at or snaps or jumps upon or threatens pedestrians or
bicyclists lawfully upon any sidewalks, streets, alleys, or public places. The same is a nuisance
and any such dog may be seized and impounded.
6.07.150 Running in packs.
It is unlawful for an owner to suffer or permit any dog to run in a pack of dogs. The same is a
nuisance and any such dog may be seized and impounded.
6.07.160 Animal at large.
(1) It is unlawful for the owner or keeper of any dog whether licensed or not, or any livestock as
defined in this Chapter to allow such animal to be at large or to roam, stray or be away from the
premises of the owner or keeper, or to enter or be on the private property of another without
permission of the owner or lawful custodian of such property.
(2) Any dog running at large in the county is a nuisance, and may be seized and impounded.
(3) Animal Control may request that a person requesting impoundment under this section first
apprehend and secure such animal, provided that the animal does not appear vicious or
diseased.
6.07.170 Tethered animals
It is unlawful for any owner or keeper of any domestic animal to tether, stake, tie, or similarly restrain
any domestic animal for more than twelve (12) hours in any twenty -four (24) hour period, or in such a
manner that: it is likely to be frequently entangled, its chain or tether weighs more than one - eighth of
the animal's weight, it is tethered using a choke collar or its breathing is impaired, it cannot reach or
consume food or water, or it cannot access shelter for protection from weather.
6.07.180 Releasing stray to Animal Control or Shelter Operator.
It shall be the duty of each person who shall take into his possession any stray animal not
placed in his possession by the person having lawful ownership, custody or control thereof, to
notify at once Animal Control or the Shelter Operator. It is unlawful to refuse to release such
animal to Animal Control or the Shelter Operator upon demand, and there shall be no charge or
fee for notification or release of such animal to Animal Control or the Shelter Operator.
6.07.190 Injured or diseased animals.
Any animal suffering from serious injury or disease may be destroyed by Animal Control or the
Shelter Operator; provided, that if the owner is known Animal Control or the Shelter Operator
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shall notify the owner prior to destruction, and if the owner is unknown, shall make all
reasonable efforts to locate and notify the owner, prior to destruction. Reasonable veterinary
consultation and treatment may be acquired at discretion of Animal Control or the Shelter
Operator.
6.07.200 Quarantine.
(1) Any animal that bites or otherwise breaks the skin of any person, regardless of whether that
person be on public or private property, may be impounded and quarantined for at least 10
days to determine whether the animal is infected with any disease that may have been
transmitted to the victim. If approved by the Sheriff or Animal Control, the owner or keeper
may quarantine the animal on his /her premises. It is a violation of this chapter to refuse
required quarantine of an animal which has broken the skin of any person.
(2) Kennel fees for the quarantine period and any unpaid fees for a current license are to be
paid by the owner of the animal and release of the animal is conditioned upon payment of
.these fees. Ownerless animals may be humanely destroyed and referred to the local health
department for analysis.
6.07.210 Adoption from Animal Shelter or Animal Welfare Facility — Spay /neuter requirement
— License requirement.
(1) Any person adopting an unspayed or unneutered dog or cat from a designated animal
shelter or from any animal welfare facility in Jefferson County shall have the animal spayed or
neutered before taking custody, or on or before the date to be specified in a written adoption
agreement. However, if a licensed veterinarian states in writing that the date specified in the
adoption agreement is inappropriate for the animal in question, the adoption agreement may
be modified accordingly upon submission of a written statement from a licensed veterinarian to
the officer at the shelter or welfare facility who is responsible for ensuring compliance with this
section.
(2) Any dog being adopted from an animal shelter or animal welfare society in Jefferson County
by a person residing in unincorporated East Jefferson County shall be licensed upon adoption,
and said person shall pay any unpaid fees for a current license before taking custody.
(3) A Shelter Operator or animal welfare facility may set and collect fees for adoption from its
facility, and for spaying or neutering a dog or cat.
6.07.220 Shelter Operator — Duties.
The Shelter Operator shall accept custody of all animals subject to impounding as prescribed by
county ordinance, and shall also accept custody of stray and abandoned animals from
unincorporated East Jefferson County delivered to it by the public. There shall be no charge for
accepting custody of stray and abandoned animals, however the Shelter Operator may charge a
surrender fee to an owner that is relinquishing their animal (see fee schedule). Such animals
shall be provided with proper care, food and water while confined. The Shelter Operator shall
provide for the redemption, adoption, licensing and disposal of such animals as authorized by
law, and shall perform other duties assigned to it under this Chapter and such other duties as
may be delegated to it by the County. The Shelter Operator may charge applicable fees
pursuant to the Fee Schedule of the Jefferson County Code and as may be authorized by the
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county. The Shelter Operator shall dispose of dead animals collected by the county from public
lands in unincorporated East Jefferson County and delivered to the shelter, and if the animal's
owner is known a fee may be collected therefrom for such services pursuant to the Fee
Schedule.
6.07.230 Shelter Operator — Employees.
Designated employees of the Shelter Operator over the age of 21 years may be made Special
Animal Control Officers by the Jefferson County Sheriff and charged with the duty of enforcing
certain ordinances of Jefferson County and statutes of the state of Washington relating to the
care, treatment, control, impounding and licensing of animals. A special deputy sheriff
commission shall be issued to such employees by, and at the discretion of, the Sheriff of
Jefferson County and may be revoked at the will of the Sheriff, and when so revoked, such
appointment shall cease and be null and void.
6.07.240 Notice of impounding.
When any animal is impounded under the provisions of this chapter, Animal Control or the
Shelter Operator shall as soon as feasible notify the owner, if the owner is known, of such
impoundment and the terms upon which the animal can be redeemed. If the owner of the
animal so impounded is unknown, then Animal Control or the Shelter Operator shall make all
reasonable efforts to locate and notify the owner of the impounding of the animal. Any animal
so impounded shall be held for the owner at least five days.
6.07.250 Redemption of animal.
(1) The owner of any domesticated animal, which is impounded, may redeem it subject to the
following conditions:
(a) Payment of an impound fee (see fee schedule);
(b) Payment of any unpaid fees for a current license if the animal is a dog (see fee
schedule);
(c) Payment of a redemption fee for the return of the animal to its original owner (see fee
schedule), provided that for animals impounded for the first time, the Shelter Operator
may waive or refund the impound fee:
(i) for any spayed or neutered animal based on ability to pay or extenuating
circumstances, and
(ii) for any animal which is not already spayed or neutered if the owner volunteers
the animal for spaying or neutering, deposits the fees for the spaying or neutering
with the Shelter Operator, and the animal is spayed or neutered on or before a date
specified in writing by the Shelter Operator; and
(d) Payment of a board fee (see fee schedule) per day or part thereof for board of the
animal during the impound period, which may be reduced or waived based on ability to
pay or extenuating circumstances.
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(2) If said animal is not redeemed by the owner within five days, the Shelter Operator, after
complying with JCC 6.07.240, may take the following action:
(a) Hold the animal for an additional length of time for the owner;
(b) Sell or adopt the animal as a pet to another person; or
(c) Destroy or otherwise dispose of the animal.
(3) If the animal is diseased such as to be an imminent threat to the public health or other
animals, the animal may be immediately destroyed; provided the Shelter Operator has made a
reasonable attempt to locate and notify the owner. Veterinary consultation shall be at the
discretion of the Shelter Operator.
6.07.260 Interference with impounding.
Any person who interferes with, hinders, delays or impedes any officer in enforcement of the
impounding provisions of this chapter commits a violation punishable as provided in JCC
6.07.420 et seq. and /or RCW 9A.76.020.
6.07. 270 Dog control zone established.
A county dog control zone is established pursuant to Chapter 16.10 RCW to provide for the
licensing of dogs, including the following territory: All unincorporated areas within East
Jefferson County, Washington.
6.07.280 Dog license — Required.
It is unlawful for any person to own, keep or have control of any dog over the age of six months
in the County Dog Control Zone unless said person, firm, corporation, organization or
department has procured a license therefore as provided in this chapter. A person may license
a dog six months or less in age, a dog in other portions of Jefferson County, and cats, and shall
pay the license fees as provided in this chapter and the Fee Schedule.
The requirement to procure a license shall not apply under the following circumstances:
(1) The owner has been a resident of the County Dog Control Zone for 30 days or less; or
(2) The owner has owned, kept or been in control of the dog for 30 days or less or the dog, at
the time of application for license, is less than six months of age.
These exceptions do not apply to licenses required at the time of adoption or redemption from
an animal shelter or animal welfare facility in Jefferson County.
6.07.290 Vaccination requirements for dogs and cats
All dogs and cats six months of age or older shall be vaccinated against rabies. If the animal is
being licensed, the owner of such dog /cat shall provide the licensing agent with proof of
vaccination of such dog /cat. This section shall not apply to any animal when a licensed
veterinarian provides a statement that the animal is not able to be vaccinated because the
animal has health issues that prevent vaccination without the further risk to the animal. An
owner who refuses to provide proof of such vaccination or veterinarian's statement upon
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request by the licensing agent or his /her designee shall be deemed to have failed to provide
such proof.
6.07.300 Animal license — Fee.
The following fees shall be paid for animal licenses under this chapter:
(1) For each dog or cat spayed or neutered (upon proof of spaying or neutering), see fee
schedule;
(2) For each dog or cat not spayed or neutered, see fee schedule;
Provided, that licenses and tags shall be provided free of charge by the Licensing Agent to
hearing aid dogs properly trained to assist the hearing impaired and to guide dogs properly
trained to assist blind persons when such dogs are actually being used to assist the hearing
impaired or blind person in the home or in going from place to place; to dogs being currently
trained for such purposes in a school or program approved or accredited by a professional
organization or association, either for profit or not for profit; and to young dogs being raised, to
be trained on reaching maturity as guide dogs, under the 4 -H program known as "Guide Dogs
for the Blind." Licensing agents, in writing such licenses, shall insert the words "Hearing Aid" or
"Guide Dog" in the space allotted for, and in place of, a stated fee.
6.07.310 Date due.
All animal licenses shall be good for two years from the date of purchase, and a lifetime license
shall be good for the remainder of the animal's life. The County Commission may at its
discretion provide for a late fee if renewal of a license does not occur within 30 days of the
expiration of the current license. All licensing periods shall be measured from the date when
the original license was either issued or the date when the original license expired.
6.07.320 Issuance of licenses.
It shall be the duty of the Licensing Agent to issue licenses to persons applying therefore upon
payment of the license fees as provided in this chapter and the Fee Schedule, and to issue a
metal tag for each animal licensed. The license shall be dated and numbered and shall bear the
name of Jefferson County, Washington, the name and address of the owner or keeper of the
animal licensed, and the date of expiration. The tag shall bear the name of Jefferson County,
Washington, a serial number corresponding with the number of the license, and the calendar
year issued. The Licensing Agent shall keep a record of the animal's breed, color, sex, name,
chip number (if any), and rabies vaccination. It shall be the duty of every owner or keeper of a
dog in the County Dog Control Zone to keep a substantial collar on the dog and attached firmly
thereto the license tag for the current year; provided, that this provision shall not be
maintained to apply to a hunting dog in a controlled hunt by a competent person or to show
dogs on the show grounds or to dogs engaged in formal obedience training. As an alternative to
a license tag, an animal may be identified as licensed by being tattooed on its inside ear or on
its inside thigh or groin with a permanent license number approved and on file with the animal
licensing agent. The Licensing Agent shall perform other licensing duties as may be delegated to
it by the County.
6.07.330 Licenses nontransferable.
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Animal licenses as provided in this chapter shall not be transferable from one animal to
another; provided, that nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prevent a license
being transferred from one owner to another.
6.07.340 Lost tags.
Lost tags may be replaced by a substitute identification tag upon payment of a fee as provided
in the fee schedule, to the Licensing Agent.
6.07.350 Unlawful to remove license tag.
It is unlawful for any person other than the owner or keeper to remove a license tag from any
dog licensed under the provisions of this chapter.
6.07.360 Unlicensed dog— Impoundment.
All dogs in the County Dog Control Zone not licensed as required herein are in violation of this
chapter and may be seized and impounded. All dogs in the County Dog Control Zone off the
premises of the owner, handler, or keeper not exhibiting a valid current license as required
herein are in violation of this chapter and may be seized and impounded.
6.07.370 Kennel license — Required for commercial kennels — Allowed for private kennels
It is unlawful for any person to own, maintain or operate a commercial kennel in the County
Dog Control Zone unless said person has procured a kennel license. However, for a private
kennel, the owner shall either obtain a kennel license, or shall obtain licenses for individual
animals as otherwise required in this chapter.
6.07.380 Kennel license — Tag.
The kennel license shall contain its date of expiration and shall be prominently displayed at the
place of operation.
At the time the kennel license is issued, the person receiving same shall also provide all
necessary information for individual license tags to be issued for each adult dog or cat, and
each juvenile dog or cat owned or possessed for sale. This tag shall bear the name of Jefferson
County, Washington, a unique serial number, and the calendar year issued. The Licensing
Agent shall keep a record of the animal's breed, color, sex, name, chip number (if any) and
rabies vaccination. No further licensing is required for such animals until the license expires.
It is the responsibility of the licensee to transfer to the licensing agency the new owner
information at the time of sale or transfer of ownership.
Individual kennel license tags shall not be issued for individual dogs or cats boarded, on a limited
time basis (30 days or less) at a recognized boarding kennel.
6.07.390 Kennel license — Application - Issuance — Fee — Due date.
(1) Kennel licenses shall be issued by the Licensing Agent.
(a) A kennel license applicant shall submit a license application for each kennel in a form
prescribed by the Licensing Agent, including but not limited to:
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(i) Name, address, and telephone number of the owner or operator of the kennel
and the name and address of the facility;
(ii) Whether the kennel license is for a commercial or private kennel, and a brief
description of the magnitude and nature of the contemplated operation; and
(iii) A written statement from the Jefferson County department of community
development verifying that the kennel is a permitted use or a legal nonconforming
use under the County's Unified Development Code (Title 18 JCC). Such written
statement shall be kept on file by the Licensing Agent, and a new statement shall
not be required for renewals in subsequent years unless the location of the kennel
haschanged.
(b) License Issuance. The Licensing Agent shall issue the license or renewal thereof
upon:
(i) Submittal of a license application consistent with subsection (1)(a),
(ii) Payment of the applicable license fee,
(iii) Submittal of a compliance verification statement from the department of
community development or reference to such statement on file with the Licensing Agent,
and
(iv) An inspection by the Licensing Agent or Animal Control finds that the kennel
operation or contemplated operation meets the requirements of JCC 6.07.410.
(c) For license renewals, the license applicant shall meet the above requirements no less
than thirty calendar days prior to the date of expiration of the existing license.
(2) License fee. A flat fee (see fee schedule) shall be paid for a kennel license for a commercial
kennel or a private kennel under this chapter, regardless of the size of the kennel operation.
However, for a private kennel, the owner shall either obtain a kennel license, or shall obtain
licenses for individual animals as otherwise required in this chapter, and pay the corresponding
fee.
(3) Due date. All kennel licenses granted under this chapter shall be due and payable the first
day of January of each year. If the kennel license fee is not paid on or before February 28th of
each year, the applicant shall pay a penalty fee (see fee schedule) in addition to the regular fee
as stated above; provided, the applicant shall not pay the penalty fee if the applicant has
owned, maintained or operated the kennel for one month or less.
6.07.400 Kennel inspection.
Prior to the issuance or renewal of any kennel license, or during the term of the kennel license,
the Licensing Agent or Animal Control may, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., upon
Notice, enter the kennel premises of the applicant and make an inspection to ascertain the
number of dogs or cats maintained by the applicant, and to determine if the kennel complies
with the standards in JCC 6.07.410. Entry for such inspection shall not constitute a trespass.
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Upon issuance of the kennel license and throughout the term of the license, the kennel
premises of the licensee may be subject to inspection upon the same conditions as above, for
the same purposes. Failure by the license applicant or holder to allow a kennel inspection
pursuant to this chapter or failure to comply with the standards in 1CC 6.07.410 may cause the
kennel license to be denied or revoked by the Licensing Agent.
6.07.410 Standards for Kennels, Shelters and Animal Welfare Facilities.
(1) Facility requirements for Kennels, Shelters and Animal Welfare Facilities for dogs and cats:
(a) Indoor and outdoor animal housing facilities shall be in good repair, protect the
animals from injury, and shall provide sufficient security to contain the animals while
preventing entry by unwanted animals, and meet breed - specific requirements including,
but not limited to, temperature, humidity, and light, and provide exercise areas
appropriate to the animals' size, breed, and characteristics.
(b) Indoor facilities shall:
(i) Provide the animal with adequate space for movement and ability to sit, lie,
stand, and stretch without touching the sides or top of housing. For cats and dogs,
the primary enclosure for each animal shall meet or exceed the space requirements
of 9 CFR Ch. I §3.6(b)(1) and (c)(1) (1 -1 -00 Edition);
(ii) Primary enclosures for dogs must be placed no higher than forty -two inches
above the floor and may not be placed over or stacked on top of another cage or
primary enclosure;
(iii) Be heated or ventilated to protect the animals from temperatures to which
they are not acclimated or are not suited by virtue of breed, health, or age;
(iv) Be sufficiently ventilated at all times to provide for the health of the animals
and minimize odors, drafts, ammonia levels, and prevent moisture condensation;
(v) Have interior walls, ceilings, and floors that are resistant to absorption of
moisture or odors;
(vi) Have flooring with a surface that can be sanitized and treated to minimize
growth of harmful bacteria, said flooring shall not be constructed with wire or other
materials that may damage or irritate animals' feet;
(vii) Have sufficient lighting that may be turned on to allow observation of the
animals at any time of day or night;
(viii) Have available for staff a sink with hot and cold running water; and
(ix) Housing facilities must have a means of fire suppression, such as functioning
fire extinguishers, on the premises.
(c) Outdoor facilities shall:
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(i) Provide adequate shelter and protection from adverse weather; provide
shelter and protection from extreme temperatures and weather conditions that
may be uncomfortable or hazardous to the animals; and provide sufficient shade to
shelter all the animals housed in the primary enclosure at one time;
(ii) Provide sufficient room for adequate exercise and movement; and
(iii) When no indoor facility is available, outdoor facilities shall also:
(A) Have flooring with a surface that can be sanitized and treated to minimize
growth of harmful bacteria;
(B) Have available for staff a sink with hot and cold running water.
(d) Substantial compliance exceptions authorized: Kennels lawfully operating prior to the
adoption of this Chapter may obtain a Kennel license despite their non - compliance with
one or more of the mandatory requirements listed in this section if the Licensing
Authority is able to make written findings that the subject kennel is in "substantial
compliance" with the requirements listed here and that non - compliance with one or more
of the requirements of this section will not endanger or harm the animals housed at that
kennel
(e) Any kennel issued a license based upon a written finding of its "substantial
compliance" with the requirements listed here shall have six (6) years from the issuance
date of its first "substantial compliance" license to achieve full compliance with all the
requirements listed here. Absent a written showing that achieving full compliance would
cause an undue hardship, at the end of the six year period described here a "substantial
compliance" licensee who has not yet achieved full compliance with these requirements
may be denied renewal of its license and be deemed an unlawful kennel.
(f) The owner or operator of a kennel, shelter or animal welfare facility may provide to
the Licensing Agent or Animal Control evidence that their facility is constructed,
maintained or built in a manner that provides to the domesticated animals present there
a level of protection of their health and welfare equivalent to the level of protection
provided to those animals by the requirements listed in this subsection. The Licensing
Agent or Animal Control is not obligated to find that the owner or operator has proven
equivalence or provided proof of same. An owner or operator of a kennel, shelter or
animal welfare facility who has its evidence of alleged equivalence rejected by the
Licensing Agent or Animal Control shall have available to it all appeal rights provided in
Section 520 of this Chapter. This right of appeal granted by Section 520 is not available to
third parties who are not the owner or operator of a kennel, shelter or animal welfare
facility.
(2) Operation requirements for Kennels, Shelters and Animal Welfare Facilities:
(a) Adequate food and water for each animal in sufficient quantity and quality to
sustain the animal in containers designed and situated to allow the animal easy access; and
proper habitat and medical attention, if needed, shall be provided at all times;
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(b) Food shall be stored in a fashion that prevents contamination or infestation;
(c) The facilities shall be maintained and operated in a healthful and sanitary manner,
free from excrement build -up, disease, infestation, and foul odors;
(d) Provide each animal with appropriate exercise, according to its breed and condition.
(e) Sick animals shall be isolated from healthy ones;
(f) Sick or injured animals shall receive appropriate medical treatment by or under the
auspices of a licensed veterinarian without delay when necessary. Records shall be
maintained reflecting treatment, care, dates of veterinary visits, and the name of the
veterinarian and veterinary clinic providing treatment. Sick or injured animals shall not be
sold, bartered, or otherwise transferred from a commercial kennel, shelter or animal
welfare facility to a new owner until the illness or injury is substantially healed, unless such
transfer is to an animal shelter or animal welfare facility that assumes all responsibility for
providing the appropriate medical treatment;
(g) Cats and dogs shall receive age- appropriate vaccines and anthelmintics. Records of
such shall be maintained for each animal and made available to the Licensing Agent,
Animal Control and the Jefferson County Public Health Department, including the name
and address of the attending veterinarian, if applicable;
(h) A copy of all medical records including, but not limited to, the records described in
subsections (2)(f) and (g) of this section shall be provided to new owners at the time the
ownership of the animal is transferred, or to Animal Control upon request.
(i) The owner or operator of a kennel, shelter or animal welfare facility may provide to
the Licensing Agent or Animal Control evidence that their facility possesses, uses,
implements or includes a procedure, protocol, process, equipment or piece of personal
property that provides to the domesticated animals present there a level of protection of
their health and welfare equivalent to the level of protection of their health and welfare
provided to those animals by the requirements listed in this subsection. The Licensing
Agent or Animal Control is not obligated to find that the owner or operator has proven
equivalence or provided proof of same. An owner or operator of a kennel, shelter or
animal welfare facility who has its evidence of alleged equivalence rejected by the
Licensing Agent or Animal Control shall have available to it all appeal rights provided in
Section 520 of this Chapter. This right of appeal granted by Section 520 is not available to
third parties who are not the owner or operator of a kennel, shelter or animal welfare
facility.
6.07.420 Violations — Penalty.
Unless a different penalty or alternative result is expressly stated in another section of this
Chapter, any person, who violates any provision of this Chapter shall be issued a Notice of
Infraction, said infraction having associated with it a penalty established in the fee schedule.
The penalty associated with civil infractions shall increase for repeat violators as established in
the fee schedule. For each violation of a continuing nature, each day shall constitute a separate
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offense. In addition to the issuance of civil infractions, Animal Control is also authorized to
collect any fees it would be entitled to collect arising from the violation of this Chapter,
meaning a person determined to have an unlicensed dog would have to pay the cost of the civil
infraction and the cost of the dog license.
6.07.430 Violations — Abatement.
(1) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter in the keeping or maintenance of
any nuisance as defined in this chapter may, in addition to the penalty provided for in JCC
6.07.420, be ordered, by the court in such action, to forthwith abate and remove such
nuisance. If the same is not done by the owner or keeper within a reasonable amount of time
as determined by the court, the same shall be abated and removed under the direction of any
officer authorized by the order of the court.
(2) If a person who has been issued a Notice of Infraction elects not to request a hearing,
Jefferson County may request a hearing for the purpose of determining whether an order of
abatement should issue.
(3) When such nuisance has been abated by any officer or authorized agent of Jefferson County
the costs and expenses shall be taxed as part of the costs of the action against the party. In all
cases where an officer is authorized by the court to abate any such nuisance, he shall keep an
account of all expenses attending such abatement. In addition to other powers herein given to
collect such costs and expenses, Jefferson County may bring suit for the same in a court of
competent jurisdiction against the person keeping or maintaining the nuisance so abated.
6.07.440 Notice of Infraction.
(1) A Notice of Infraction represents a determination that a violation has been committed. The
determination will be final unless contested as provided in this chapter.
(2) A Washington Uniform Court Docket Citation may be used as the form for the Notice of
Infraction and shall include the following:
(a) A statement that the Notice represents a determination that an infraction has been
committed by the person named in the Notice and that the determination shall be final
unless contested as provided in this chapter;
(b) A statement that an infraction is a noncriminal offense for which imprisonment may
not be imposed as a sanction;
(c) A statement of the specific infraction for which the Notice was issued;
(d) A statement of the monetary penalty established for the infraction;
(e) A statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the Notice and
the procedures necessary to exercise these options;
(f) A statement that at any hearing to contest the determination the county has the
burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that an infraction was
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committed; and that the person may subpoena witnesses including the officer who issued
the Notice of Infraction;
(g) A statement that at any hearing requested for the purpose of examining mitigating
circumstances surrounding the commission of the infraction, the person will be deemed
to have committed the infraction and may not subpoena witnesses;
(h) A statement, which the person shall sign, that the person promises to respond to the
Notice of Infraction in one of the ways provided in this chapter;
(i) A statement that failure to respond to a Notice of Infraction as promised is a
misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine or imprisonment in jail.
6.07.450 Contesting determination of infraction.
(1) Any person who receives a Notice of Infraction under this chapter shall respond to such
Notice as provided in this section with seven days of the date of the Notice.
(2) If the person determined to have committed the infraction does not contest the
determination, the person shall respond by completing the appropriate portion of the Notice of
Infraction and submitting it, either by mail or in person, to the court specified on the Notice.
Payment in the amount of the penalty prescribed for the infraction must be submitted with the
response. When a response which does not contest the determination is received, an
appropriate order shall be entered in the court's records.
(3) If the person determined to have committed the infraction wishes to contest the
determination, the person shall respond by completing the portion of the Notice of Infraction
requesting the hearing the submitting it either by mail or in person to the court specified on the
Notice. The court shall notify the person in writing of the time, place and date of the hearing,
and that date shall not be sooner than seven days from the date of the Notice, except by
agreement.
(4) If the person determined to have committed the infraction does not contest the
determination but wishes to explain mitigating circumstances surrounding the infraction the
person shall respond by completing the portion of the Notice of Infraction requesting a hearing
for that purpose and submitting it, either by mail or in person, to the court specified on the
Notice. The court shall notify the person in writing of the time, place and date of the hearing.
(5) If any person issued a Notice of Infraction fails to respond to the Notice of Infraction as
provided in subsection (2) of this section, or fails to appear at a hearing requested pursuant to
subsection (3) or (4) of this section, the court shall enter an appropriate order assessing the
monetary penalty prescribed for the infraction and any other penalty authorized by this
chapter.
6.07.460 Hearing.
(1) A hearing held for the purpose of contesting the determination that an infraction has been
committed shall be without a jury.
(2) Any person subject to proceedings under this chapter may be represented by counsel.
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(3) The attorney representing the county may appear in any proceeding under this chapter but
need not appear, notwithstanding any rule of court to the contrary.
(4) The officer who issued the Notice must appear at such hearing, and may subpoena
witnesses. The person named in the Notice may subpoena witnesses, including the officer, and
also has the right to present evidence and examine witnesses present in court.
(5) The burden of proof is upon the county to establish a commission of the infraction by a
preponderance of the evidence.
(6) After consideration of the evidence and argument, the court shall determine whether the
infraction was committed. Where it has not been established that the infraction was committed
an order dismissing the Notice shall be entered in the court's records. Where it has been
established that the infraction was committed an appropriate order shall be entered in the
court's records.
(7) An appeal from the court's determination or order shall be to the Superior Court. Such
appeal shall be taken in accordance with the RAU Rules. The decision of the Superior Court is
subject only to discretionary review pursuant to Rule 2.3 of the rules of appellate procedure.
6.07.470 Failure to respond to Notice of Infraction.
There shall be a penalty (see fee schedule) for failure to respond to a Notice of Infraction or
failure to pay a monetary penalty imposed pursuant to this chapter.
6.07.480 Payment of penalty.
Whenever a monetary penalty is imposed by a court under this chapter it is due immediately
and to be made payable to the clerk of the court. If a person is unable to pay at that time, the
court may, in its discretion, grant an extension of the period in which the penalty may be paid.
All penalties collected by the court shall be remitted to the county treasurer.
6.07.490 Fees collected.
All fees and fines collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the County's general fund,
except those which may be retained by the entity or organization serving as the Licensing Agent
or Shelter Operator as consideration for services, pursuant to an executed written contract with
the county.
6.07.500 Declaration of dangerous dog — Impounding of dog
In the event Animal Control has sufficient information to determine a dog is dangerous and may
pose a threat of serious harm to human beings or animals, Animal Control shall seize and
impound the dog pending notice, hearings, appeals and other determinations hereunder. The
owner or keeper of the dog shall be liable to Jefferson County for the costs and expenses of
keeping such dog, unless a finding is made that the dog is neither a dangerous dog nor a
potentially dangerous dog.
6.07.510 Declaration of dangerous dog — Notice and hearing
(1) When Animal Control has sufficient information to determine that a dog is a dangerous dog
as defined by section 6.07.020(10), the Sheriff or Animal Control Officer shall declare the dog a
dangerous dog and shall notify the owner of the dog in writing, either in person or by regular
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and certified mail. Any notice or determination mailed pursuant to this section shall be mailed
by regular and certified mail, return receipt requested or served upon the owner in person.
Such notice shall be deemed received by the party to which it is addressed on the third day
after it is placed in the mail, as set forth by declaration of the sender. The notice shall contain
the following information and /or enclosures
(a) That the person receiving the notice is the owner or keeper of a dangerous dog as
defined in section 6.07.020(10);
(b) The breed, color, sex, and license number (if known) of the said dog;
(c) A copy of the records relied upon by Animal Control which form the basis for
declaring said dog to be a dangerous dog including but not limited to incident reports,
prior infractions or correspondence relating to the offending dog;
(d) That to contest the declaration of dangerous dog the owner or keeper of the dog
must request an administrative appeal hearing in writing;
(e) That if an administrative appeal hearing is requested, such hearing will be
convened pursuant to subsection (2) of this section;
(f) that at the administrative appeal hearing, the records of Animal Control, and any
supplementary material shall be admissible to prove the dog is a dangerous dog;
(g) that the owner of the dog may require an Animal Control Officer compiling the
record to be present at the administrative appeal hearing; (h) that the owner of the
dog may present evidence and examine witnesses present;
(i) that the burden shall be on Animal Control to establish by a preponderance of the
evidence that the dog is a dangerous dog;
(j) that any dog declared dangerous under this section or any comparable section by a
duly authorized governmental animal control authority shall be immediately
impounded until the owner registers the dog as dangerous in accordance with Section
6.07.530.
(k) that any dog will be euthanized at the direction of the Sheriff or an Animal Control
Officer or his /her designee unless the owner or keeper within fifteen days from the
date the dog was declared dangerous registers the dog or appeals the determination.
(1) that if the owner appeals the dangerous dog declaration the dog must be registered
provisionally pursuant to Section 6.07.530 or it will be held at the shelter at the
owner's expense pending the results of the appeal.
(2) If the owner or keeper of the dog requests an administrative appeal hearing as provided in
Section (1)(d) above, then the hearing shall be held before the Sheriff or his designee serving as
the Hearing Officer. The administrative appeal hearing shall be held within twenty days after
the receipt of the request for an administrative appeal hearing, unless it is continued by the
Sheriff or its designee based upon a showing of good cause or mutual consent. The Sheriff or an
Animal Control Officer, or his /her designee, shall notify the owner or keeper of the date, time,
and place for the administrative appeal hearing. The administrative appeal hearing shall be
open to the public. In those instances where the Sheriff's designee acts as a hearing officer in
conjunction with a dangerous dog administrative appeal hearing, the following procedures shall
apply:
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(a) All administrative appeal hearings before the hereinabove designee shall be
recorded;
(b) All testimony shall be taken under oath and witnesses may be subpoenaed by the
Sheriff or an Animal Control Officer or his or her designee;
(c) The hearing officer shall render a written decision within five business days. This
time may be extended at the discretion of the hearing officer.
(d) The written decision shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law and a copy
will be forwarded to the owner and to the Sheriff or an Animal Control Officer.
3) At the conclusion of the administrative appeal hearing as provided in subsection (2) of
this section, the hearing officer shall have the authority to make a written recommendation to
either affirm, reverse or modify the declaration by the Sheriff or an Animal Control Officer, or
his /her designee, that the dog is dangerous. If the recommendation is to modify the
declaration, then the hearing officer may make a finding that the dog is potentially dangerous.
If the hearing officer affirms the declaration and finds that the dog is dangerous, then the
requirements under 6.07.530 shall be imposed upon the owner or keeper of the dangerous dog
as a condition of continued ownership or keeping of the animal.
If the hearing officer modifies the declaration and finds that the dog is potentially dangerous,
then the hearing officer may recommend that reasonable conditions be imposed upon the
owner or keeper as a condition of continued ownership or keeping of the animal. Reasonable
conditions may include but are not limited to the following:
(a) Erection of new or additional fencing to keep the dog within the confines of the
owner's or keeper's property;
(b) Construction of a run consistent with the size of the dog within which the dog must
be kept;
(c) Keeping the dog on a leash adequate to control the dog or securely fastened to a
secure object when left unattended;
(d) Keeping the dog indoors at all times, except when on a leash adequate to control
the dog and under the actual physical control of the owner or keeper or a competent
person at least fifteen years of age;
(e) Keeping the dog muzzled in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or
interfere with its vision or respiration but shall prevent it from biting any person or
animal when outside a proper enclosure;
(f) Install at the premises a clearly visible warning sign that there is a dangerous dog
on the property
(g) Install at the premises in a conspicuous location a sign with a warning symbol that
informs children of the presence of a dangerous dog
(h) Spaying /neutering of the dog.
The hearing officer(s) may, in his or her recommendation, determine the Sheriff or an Animal
Control Officer or his /her designee is the authority to establish the appropriate requirements
from the preceding list or to refine and clarify the aforementioned requirements to effectuate
the purposes of this chapter.
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(4) The owner of the dog shall be notified in writing (regular mail and certified mail, return
receipt requested) by the hearing officer(s) no later than within fifteen days of the hearing.
(5) An appeal of the written decision of the hearing officer may be made in the manner
provided under the general laws of the state found at Ch. 16.08 RCW. If the owner or keeper
does not timely appeal the hearing officer's decision, then he or she must either register the
dog as a dangerous dog in accordance with Section 6.07.530 or the dog shall be confiscated as
provided in RCW 16.08.100(1).
(6) In the event the written decision of the hearing officer is affirmed on appeal and no further
appeal is made, the owner or keeper of the dog must register the dog as a dangerous dog in
accordance with Section 6.07.530 within fifteen days of notification of the decision or the dog
will be euthanized at the direction of the Sheriff or an Animal Control Officer, or his /her
designee.
(7) A finding that a dog is not a dangerous dog shall not prevent the Sheriff or an Animal
Control Officer, or his /her designee, from seeking to have the dog declared a dangerous dog as
the result of any subsequent action by the dog.
(8) An owner or keeper of a dangerous dog who violates any conditions imposed under this
section shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
6.07.520 Determination of potentially dangerous dog— Notice, administrative review and
appeal.
(1) When the Sheriff or an Animal Control Officer, or his /her designee, has sufficient
information to determine that a dog is a potentially dangerous dog as defined in section
6.07.020(24), a notice either in person or by regular mail, shall be provided to the owner of the
dog. The notice shall contain the following information:
(a) That the person receiving the notice is the owner of a potentially dangerous dog as
defined in section 6.07.020(24)
(b) The breed, color, sex, and license number (if known) of said dog;
(c) The facts upon which the determination of potentially dangerous dog is based;
(d) That if there are future similar incidents with the dog, the dog could be declared a
dangerous dog pursuant to Section 6.07.500, and required to be registered as provided
in Section 6.07.530.
(e) That the owner must comply with restrictions set forth in the notice as a condition
of continued ownership or keeping of the dog and that restrictions may include but are
not limited to those which may be imposed on the owner of keeper of a potentially
dangerous dog pursuant to Section 6.07.510(3);
(f) That the notice constitutes a final determination that the dog is a potentially
dangerous dog, and unless the owner or keeper of the dog requests an administrative
review meeting in writing within fifteen days of the receipt of the notice. For purposes
of this section, if the notice is mailed, it shall be deemed received on the third day after
the notice is placed in the mail; and
(g) That pursuant to Section (3) below, a failure by the dog owner or keeper to request
and attend an administrative review meeting with the animal control Sheriff or an
Animal Control Officer or designee shall constitute a failure to exhaust all administrative
remedies, and that such failure to exhaust all administrative remedies shall preclude any
appeal of the administrative determination to the District Court.
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(2) In the event the owner or keeper of a dog requests an administrative review meeting as
provided in subsection (1)(f) of this subsection, the administrative review meeting shall be held
within thirty days of the receipt of the request. The meeting date may be continued upon a
showing of good cause. The Sheriff or an Animal Control Officer or his /her designee shall notify
the owner or keeper of the date, time and place of the administrative review meeting, as well
as the right to present evidence as to why the dog should not be found potentially dangerous.
The administrative review meeting shall be held before the Sheriff or an Animal Control Officer
or his /her designee. Administrative review meetings shall be informal, open to the public; and,
at the option of the Sheriff or an Animal Control Officer or his /her designee, may be held
telephonically.
(3) Following an administrative review meeting, the Sheriff or an Animal Control Officer or
his /her designee may affirm or reverse the initial determination that a dog is potentially
dangerous. If a determination that a dog is potentially dangerous is upheld, then the Sheriff or
an Animal Control Officer or his /her designee may impose the same reasonable conditions as
may be imposed on the owner or keeper of a potentially dangerous dog pursuant to Section
6.07.510(3).
(4) The Sheriff or an Animal Control Officer or his /her designee shall notify, in writing, the
owner or keeper of the dog of his /her decision within ten days of the administrative review
meeting. The decision of the Sheriff or an Animal Control Officer or his /her designee may be
appealed in the same manner as provided in Section 6.07.510.
(5) The decision of the Sheriff or an Animal Control Officer or his /her designee is final unless
appealed.
(6) An owner or keeper of a potentially dangerous dog who violates any of the conditions
imposed under this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
6.07.530 Registration of dangerous dogs— Requirements — Annual Fee.
(1) The owner or keeper of a dangerous dog must obtain a certificate of registration for such
animal from Animal Control within fifteen days of the declaration of dangerous dog or if
appealed within fifteen days of the appeal decision as provided in Section 6.07.510. No
dangerous dog shall be returned by Jefferson County to anyone prior to the issuance of a
certificate of registration under this section. The certificate of registration shall be issued only if
the owner or keeper of the dangerous dog presents sufficient proof of the following:
(a) A proper enclosure, approved by the Sheriff or an Animal Control Officer, to confine
a dangerous dog and posting of the premises with a clearly visible sign that there is a
dangerous dog on the property. In addition, the owner shall conspicuously display a sign
with a warning symbol that informs children of the presence of a dangerous dog;
(b) A muzzle and leash, approved by the Sheriff or an Animal Control Officer as to
strength and fit, for the dangerous dog;
(c) A surety bond issued by a surety insurer qualified under Chapter 48.28 RCW in a
form acceptable to Animal Control in the sum of at least two hundred fifty thousand
dollars which provides for prior written notification to Animal Control of cancellation or
material change, payable to any person for personal injuries or property damage caused
by the dangerous dog regardless of whether the personal injury or property damage
occurs on or off the owner or keeper's premises; OR
A policy of liability insurance, such as homeowner's insurance, issued by an insurer
qualified under RCW Title 48 in the amount of at least two hundred fifty thousand
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dollars with a maximum five hundred dollar deductible and which provides for prior
written notification to Jefferson County of cancellation or material change, insuring the
owner or keeper for any personal injuries and property damage inflicted by the
dangerous dog regardless of whether the personal injury or property damage occurs on
or off the owner or keeper's premises and which does not exempt from its coverage
personal injury or property damage inflicted by a dog; and
The owner or keeper of a dangerous dog shall furnish to the Animal Control a complete
copy of the surety bond or certificate of insurance specified in this subsection and shall
allow the county a reasonable time to review the bond or policy to determine whether
the surety bond or certificate of insurance is sufficient, prior to issuing the certificate of
registration;
(d) The dangerous dog must be spayed /neutered at the owner's expense to complete
the registration. Any impounded dangerous dogs will be transported by Jefferson
County to a veterinarian for spaying /neutering as part of the registration process; and
(e) In addition to the regular dog licensing fees set forth in Section 6.07.300, the owner
or keeper of a dangerous dog shall pay an annual registration fee in the amount of one
hundred dollars. The registration will be valid for twelve months or until the next
December 31St, whichever comes first.
(f) Proof that an identification microchip has been implanted in the dangerous dog. The
owner of the dangerous dog shall bear the cost of having the microchip implanted.
(2) Notwithstanding the requirements set forth in subsection (1) of this section, Animal Control
may issue a provisional registration certificate where:
a) the dangerous dog declaration has been appealed, provided all conditions of this
section have been met with the exception of subsection (1)(e) requiring spay /neuter; or
(b) the owner is relocating the dangerous dog outside of Jefferson County and all
conditions of this section have been met with the exception of subsection (1)(d)
requiring a surety bond or insurance policy.
Any provisional permit issued pursuant to (2)(a) of this subsection shall expire fifteen days
following the appeal decision as provided in Section 6.07.510; any provisional permit issued
pursuant to (2)(b) of this subsection shall be valid for the sole purpose of immediate transport
and relocation of the dog from the shelter to a location outside Jefferson County.
(3) This section shall not apply to police dogs as defined in RCW 4.24.410.
(4) The owner or keeper of a dog declared a dangerous dog must notify Jefferson County in
writing if the dog is deceased, is to be relocated or if there is a change in ownership.
(5) In the event of a change of ownership and /or relocation of the dangerous dog, the owner or
keeper must provide Jefferson County with written notice ten days in advance of any change
that includes the complete address and phone number of the new owner or keeper prior to the
change of ownership and /or relocation of the dangerous dog.
(6) The owner or keeper of the dangerous dog must also notify any subsequent owner or
keeper of the dog's designation as a dangerous dog. If change of ownership and /or relocation
of a dangerous dog is within Jefferson County, all conditions imposed under this section shall be
in place for the new owner and at the new location prior to such change.
(7) Dogs deemed dangerous by other jurisdictions in the State of Washington will be subject
to the same regulations as if they have been deemed dangerous in Jefferson County. Any owner
or keeper of a dog deemed dangerous by jurisdictions outside of the State of Washington
relocating to Jefferson County, WA, shall present the dog to Animal Control within 30 days of
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their arrival in Jefferson County to be evaluated by Animal Control or its designee on an
individual basis to determine whether they meet the requirements of a dangerous dog, taking
into account the criteria established by section 6.07.020(10). Dogs meeting the requirements
of a dangerous dog under this subsection must be registered as such, and are subject to all
other restrictions imposed under this section.
(8) An owner of a dog previously deemed dangerous by Jefferson County and subsequently
relocated outside Jefferson County, must register the dog pursuant to subsection (1) of this
section prior to bringing the dangerous dog into Jefferson County; such dogs are prohibited
from re- entering Jefferson County without prior written consent from Animal Control and /or
full re- registration.
(9) Dangerous dog registration must be renewed every twelve months. A re- inspection of the
facility is required prior to renewal. The owner or keeper shall also provide Animal Control
proof of surety bond or proper insurance certificate as specified in subsection (1) of this section
prior to re- registration.
(10) An owner or keeper of a dog declared a dangerous dog shall be responsible for meeting
and maintaining the requirements set forth in this section at all times. A violation of conditions
imposed under this section is a gross misdemeanor.
6.07.540 Provisions not exclusive.
The provisions of this Chapter shall be cumulative and nonexclusive, and shall not affect any
other claim, cause of action or remedy and do not repeal, amend or modify any existing law,
ordinance or regulation relating to animal responsibility, but shall be deemed additional to
existing statutes, regulations and ordinances.
6.07.550 Disclaimer of liability.
Nothing contained in this Chapter is intended to be nor shall be construed to create or form the
basis for any liability on the part of the county, its officers, employees or agents, for any injury
or damage resulting from the failure of anyone to comply with the provisions of this Chapter, or
by reason or in consequence of the implementation or enforcement pursuant to this Chapter,
or by reason of any action or inaction on the part of the county related in any manner to the
enforcement of this Chapter by its officers, employees or agents.
6.07.560 Liberal Construction.
This Chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out its broad purposes.
END of Chapter
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ATTACHMENT B
Ordinance No. XX- XXXX -14
1 -030 Animal services.
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Fee
Additional Fee and /or Other
Information
Dog License
For each fertile dog
Two -year license
$48.00
Lifetime license (optional)
$266.00
For each sterilized dog (upon proof of spay or
neuter)
Two -year license
$20.00
Lifetime license (optional)
$112.00
Cat License (Optional)
For each fertile cat
Two -year license
$18.00
Lifetime license
$197.00
For each sterilized cat (upon proof of spay or
neuter)
Two -year license
$7.00
Lifetime license
$38.00
Replacement of Lost Tag
$5.00
Surrender fee (charged to owner)
Cats
$25.00
Dogs
$40.00
Impound
Unlicensed dog on impound
$50.00
Cats
$25.00
Dogs
$25.00
Puppies
$25.OQ
Redemption — Fertile dogs and cats
Redemption from First impound
$60.00
May be waived or refunded: see code
Redemption from Second impound
$90.00
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Fee
Additional Fee and /or Other
Information
Redemption from Third impound et seq.
$120.00
Redemption — Sterile dogs and cats
Redemption from First impound
$30.00
May be waived or refunded: see code
Redemption from Second impound
$45.00
Redemption from Third impound et seq.
$60.00
Board — Dogs and cats
$20.00
Per day. Fee may be reduced or waived
based on ability to pay or extenuating
circumstances.
Livestock
Impound fee
$54.00
Per day
Board
$25.00
Per day
Transportation
$54.00
The greater of $54.00 or actual cost
Remote pickup by Animal Control
$25.00
Kennel license fee
$96.00
Commercial — if paid after February 28th,
add $10.00
Dangerous dog registration fee
$319.00
Notice of Infraction
First offense
$114.00
Second offense
$209.00
Third offense
$309.00
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