[R.O. 1992 §§ 210.010, 211.020, 212.020; Ord. No. 2526-15 § 1, 2-3-2015]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Relinquishing custody of an animal without making alternative
arrangements for its care and protection, or leaving an animal confined
without providing water or minimum nutrition as required under this
Chapter.
A Board made up of the City Administrator, Chief of Police
and another person as may be appointed by the Mayor from time to time.
Should any of these positions be vacant or the person unavailable,
the Mayor may appoint a substitute as necessary.
[1]With reference to a dog, not confined or restrained as required
under this Chapter.
Aggressive behavior by a dog or cat that involves biting
or repeatedly biting, scratching or shaking its victim.
Any person who maintains an unaltered (unsterilized) dog
or cat and breeds such animal for any consideration of profit, fee
or compensation.
A metal cable that is mounted aboveground at a designated
height to two (2) stationary objects for the purpose of attaching
a pulley system that moves from one end of the cable to the other
and to which a dog is tied or secured by means of a rope, chain, or
cable attached to the dog's collar or harness.
Any domesticated breed within the feline family.
Means the City of Camdenton, Missouri.
A person designated as such by the City Administration Department.
[Ord. No. 2806-20, 6-2-2020]
A cat that has been designated as dangerous pursuant to the
standards and administrative procedures identified in this Chapter
or that has been given another designation pursuant to similar standards
and procedures in another jurisdiction.
Means attaching a dog directly to a stationary object by
means of a leash, rope, chain, cable or other material attached to
the dog's collar or harness but does not include temporary restraint
of a dog for purposes of vehicular transport.
Any domesticated breed within the canine family.
An animal that has adapted to life in close association with
and to the advantage of humans, such as animals that are kept by humans
as pets or as livestock.
A transmitter/receiver system for the confinement of dogs
which consists of:
A cat that is not kept inside of a house, business or other
legal occupancy structure or kept in a fenced area enclosed with a
top and containing a shelter as described in this Chapter. A cat that
is allowed to go outside of such structure or fenced area is considered
a free-roaming cat.
Any person who owns, keeps, harbors or exercises control
over any animal. A person shall be considered to harbor an animal
if they feed or shelter such animal for five (5) days or more.
A pit bull is defined as any dog that is an American pit
bull terrier, Staffordshire terrier, American Staffordshire terrier,
American Bulldog, American Bully or any dog of mixed breeding that
has the primary characteristics of such breeds of dog. A pit bull
may be identified as any dog which exhibits those distinguishing characteristics
of such breeds that substantially conform to the standards established
by the American Kennel Club or United Kennel Club. An identification
checklist, which is on file in the City offices, shall be used to
assist in identifying such breeds.
Causing a bite or attack by:
Any intentional act of pulling, pinching, squeezing, kicking,
hitting or striking the dog with an object or a part of a person's
body, unless the person is responding to an attack or an immediate
threat of attack by the dog as indicated by the dog's lunging,
snarling or baring of its teeth;
Any attempt or threat to kick, hit or strike the dog with an
object or part of a person's body, unless the person is responding
to an attack or an immediate threat of attack by the dog as indicated
by the dog's lunging, snarling, or baring of its teeth;
Any act of teasing or tormenting the dog;
Any act of holding, kicking, hitting, striking, or otherwise
physically harming the dog's owner or other member of the dog
owner's household;
Entry into the dog's area of confinement without the owner's
presence, provided that this definition does not apply if the dog
is confined in a particular manner for the purpose of causing provocation
to prevent legal access to the premises in violation of this Chapter;
or
Any act of breaking and entering, or other unlawful entry, into
the dog owner's residence, vehicle, or other property.
The surgical alteration of an animal through spaying or neutering
so that it is incapable of reproduction.
Pivoting hardware that can be used in a trolley system to
attach a cable run to a tether or a tether to a dog's collar
or harness in order to minimize twisting and tangling of the tether.
A rope, chain, or cable that is attached to a dog's
collar or harness for purposes of restraining the dog.
A method of restraining a dog which utilizes a cable run,
swivel and tether attached to a dog's collar or harness.
An injection of any vaccine for rabies approved by the State
veterinarian board and administered by a licensed veterinarian.
[1]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "Animal Control Officer,"
which immediately followed this definition, was repealed by Ord. No.
2806-20, 6-2-2020. See now the definition of "Community Service Official."
[R.O. 1992 § 210.020; Ord. No.
2526-15 § 1, 2-3-2015; Ord. No. 2806-20, 6-2-2020]
The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any animal
owned or controlled by Federal, State or City law enforcement agencies.
The Community Service Official or Animal Control Board may also make
reasonable accommodations or exceptions for service animals.
[R.O. 1992 § 210.030; Ord. No.
2526-15 § 1, 2-3-2015]
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person keeping or harboring any animal
to fail to keep the premises where such animal is kept free from unsanitary
conditions which encourage the breeding of parasites, insects and
flies or cause odors that are offensive to a person of reasonable
sensibilities.
B.
It shall be unlawful to allow premises where animals are kept to
become unclean and a threat to the public health by failing to diligently
and systematically remove all animal fecal matter from the premises
a minimum of once every forty-eight (48) hours.
C.
It shall be unlawful for any person to allow an animal within the
person's control to defecate on public property or on the private
property of another person unless the person having control of the
offending animal immediately removes and disposes of the animal's
feces.
D.
All animal fecal matter shall be disposed of properly.
E.
No animal shall be allowed to damage any property of another person.
F.
All places where livestock is kept shall have adequate drainage sufficient
to prevent standing water in yards or pens. Duck ponds shall be drained
and cleaned as required to prevent malodorous conditions.
G.
It shall be unlawful for any person keeping or harboring any animal
to keep the animal in premises on which there is garbage, trash, or
debris of any nature, including broken glass and cans that could subject
the animal to injury or disease.
[Ord. No. 2592-16, 7-5-2016]
No person shall keep or cause or allow or permit to be kept,
on any premises occupied by him/her or under his/her charge or control,
any animals so that any offensive, disagreeable, or noxious smell,
odor or noise shall arise therefrom to the injury, annoyance, or inconvenience
of any nearby property owner or occupant. Excessive barking of dogs
or other excessive loud animal noises shall be a violation of this
Section.
[R.O. 1992 § 210.040; Ord. No.
2526-15 § 1, 2-3-2015]
It shall be unlawful to slaughter a domesticated animal in a
residentially zoned area of the City. Nothing in this Section shall
prevent the euthanasia of any animal by a licensed veterinarian or
by trained animal services personnel or an otherwise authorized killing
of an animal.
[R.O. 1992 § 210.050; Ord. No.
2526-15 § 1, 2-3-2015]
A.
Animal
Neglect.
2.
All fines and penalties for a first finding of guilt under this Section
may be waived by the Court if the person found guilty of animal neglect
shows that adequate, permanent remedies for the neglect have been
made. Reasonable costs incurred for the care and maintenance of neglected
animals may not be waived. This Section shall not apply to the provisions
of Section 578.007, RSMo., or Chapter 272, RSMo.
3.
In addition to any other penalty imposed by this Section 578.009,
RSMo., the court may order a person found guilty of animal neglect
to pay all reasonable costs and expenses necessary for:
a.
The care and maintenance of neglected animals within the person's
custody or ownership;
b.
The disposal of any dead or diseased animals within the person's
custody or ownership;
c.
The reduction of resulting organic debris affecting the immediate
area of the neglect; and
d.
The avoidance or minimization of any public health risks created
by the neglect of the animals.
B.
Animal
Trespass.
1.
A person is guilty of animal trespass if a person having ownership
or custody of an animal knowingly fails to provide adequate control
for a period equal to or exceeding twelve (12) hours.
2.
For a first conviction of animal trespass, each offense shall be
punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00).
The second and all subsequent convictions shall be punishable by imprisonment
or a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), or both such
fine and imprisonment. All fines for a first conviction of animal
trespass may be waived by the court provided that the person found
guilty of animal trespass shows that adequate, permanent remedies
for trespass have been made. Reasonable costs incurred for the care
and maintenance of trespassing animals may not be waived. This Section
shall not apply to the provisions of Section 578.007 or Sections 272.010
to 272.370, RSMo.
C.
Animal
Abuse. A person commits the offense of animal abuse if he/she:
1.
Intentionally or purposely kills an animal in any manner not allowed
by or expressly exempted from the provisions of Sections 578.005 to
578.023 and 273.030, RSMo.;
2.
Purposely or intentionally causes injury or suffering to an animal;
or
3.
Having ownership or custody of an animal knowingly fails to provide
adequate care which results in substantial harm to the animal.
[R.O. 1992 § 210.060; Ord. No.
2526-15 § 1, 2-3-2015]
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly keep any injured
animal without providing proper, timely treatment, including treatment
by a veterinarian when appropriate, for such injury.
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly keep any animal
infected with a fatal disease that is contagious to other animals
unless the sick animal is isolated to prevent spread of the disease
to other animals. This Subsection shall not apply to rabid animals.
Any animal showing positive signs of rabies shall be euthanized and
laboratory-confirmed in accordance with Missouri law.
C.
Any injured or diseased animal within the City shall be subject to
seizure if a court of competent jurisdiction issues a warrant for
such seizure upon a determination that either of the above conditions
exist and reasonable treatment is not being administered to said animal.
D.
Any injured or diseased animal within the City shall be subject to
immediate seizure if the City has a reasonable suspicion that an emergency
exists and such seizure is necessary to protect the animal from an
imminent threat of death, infectious disease, or serious physical
injury.
E.
Any diseased or injured animal seized pursuant to the provisions
of this animal services code shall be appropriately treated for the
injury or disease by the owner and, where necessary, by a veterinarian
licensed to practice in the State.
F.
The remains of any dead animal are subject to seizure and disposal
if, within twenty-four (24) hours after knowledge of such death, the
owner has not disposed of the remains properly.
G.
Any diseased or injured animal shall be subject to being euthanized
when it is determined by a veterinarian licensed to practice in Missouri
or by the Animal Control Board that such disposition is necessary
to prevent unwarranted suffering by the animal. Best efforts shall
be made by the Animal Control Board to contact the animal's owner
before such animal is euthanized.
H.
Any owner who reclaims or redeems an animal which has been treated
under the provisions of this animal services code shall, prior to
the release of the animal, reimburse the City or the treating veterinarian
for any expenses incurred, unless the owner shows proof that the animal
was undergoing treatment for the disease or injury at the time it
was seized.
[R.O. 1992 § 210.070; Ord. No.
2526-15 § 1, 2-3-2015]
A.
When any animal has bitten a person, that person or anyone having
knowledge of such incident shall immediately notify the City of Camdenton Community
Service Official. Notification may be made via a call to 911, a call
to the Camdenton Police Department during normal business hours. The
animal shall be quarantined at the expense of the owner for a period
of ten (10) days from the date of the bite at a veterinary facility
under the care and custody of a licensed veterinarian unless other
provisions are made as approved by the Community Service Official.
[Ord. No. 2806-20, 6-2-2020]
B.
No person shall own, keep, harbor, or have control over any dog or
cat over the age of five (5) months unless the animal has been vaccinated
with anti-rabies vaccine by a licensed veterinarian in accordance
with State law. For purposes of this Subsection, "five (5) months"
shall be attained at the end of the 4th month since birth or when
the animal's canine teeth appear, whichever occurs first.
[R.O. 1992 § 210.080; Ord. No.
2526-15 § 1, 2-3-2015; Ord. No. 2806-20, 6-2-2020]
No person shall set any trap to catch any animal, permit any
trap owned by them or in their control to be set to catch any animal,
or allow a trap to be set to catch an animal without first obtaining
permission from the Community Service Official. This shall not apply
to the trapping of rats, mice and moles. Trapping of nuisance animals
is permitted for relocation of the animal. Any domesticated animal
that is caught in such trap must be immediately released or immediately
relinquished to the Community Service Official.
[R.O. 1992 § 210.090; Ord. No.
2526-15 § 1, 2-3-2015; Ord. No. 2570-15 § 1, 11-3-2015[1]; Ord. No. 2678, 10-17-2017; Ord. No. 2766-19, 8-20-2019]
A.
Owners residing in the City shall procure a license from the City
for all dogs and cats over the age of six (6) months of age. All licenses
issued under the provisions of this Article shall be effective from
January 1 to December 31 of each year.
1.
License fees shall be as follows:
a.
For each unneutered male dog or cat: twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
b.
For each unspayed female dog or cat: twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
c.
For each neutered male dog or cat: ten dollars ($10.00).
d.
For each spayed female dog or cat: ten dollars ($10.00).
e.
For each potentially dangerous dog: twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
B.
Any license fee due and unpaid thirty (30) days after it becomes
due and payable shall be subject to a penalty in the same amount as
the renewal fee for the animal. Any replacement of a license tag shall
be two dollars ($2.00).
C.
The City may refuse to issue animal licenses to persons who:
1.
Have been charged with animal abuse, neglect or cruelty while
such charges are pending.
2.
Have been convicted of animal abuse, neglect or cruelty or have
pled guilty to such offenses.
3.
Have willfully failed to maintain licenses for animals within
the City of Camdenton in the past.
4.
Have been charged with or convicted of violations of this or
other portions of the City of Camdenton Code which involve dangerous,
unlicensed, unsanitary or other conduct involving animals.
5.
Occupy premises that are also owned or occupied by any person
with any of the above situations.
6.
Are attempting to license an animal that would cause them to
be in violation of the City Code.
7.
In the event that a license is denied to any person under this
Section, they may appeal this decision to the Animal Control Board
within a period of ten (10) days after such denial.
D.
Every dog or cat covered by this Section must have and wear a collar
or harness with a current license tag firmly attached when such animal
is outdoors. Any untagged dog or cat found running at large shall
be considered as a stray or as an unowned animal for the purpose of
enforcement of this Article.
E.
Citations may be issued for violations of this Section. Fines for
first violations shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00). Fines for
failing to license a potentially dangerous dog shall be seventy-five
($75.00) for first time violations. Fines for subsequent violations
within a twenty-four-month period shall be determined by the municipal
court.
[1]
Editor's Note: Subsection 1 also redesignated former
Subsection (A)(6), which immediately followed, as Subsection (A)(7).
[R.O. 1992 § 210.100; Ord. No.
2526-15 § 1, 2-3-2015]
No person may publicly display animals for sale unless they
have a business license for such activity. No person may publicly
give away animals at a commercial location unless they have written
permission of the business owner to conduct such activity. In the
event any animal is transferred which requires a City license, the
new owner of the animal shall obtain a City license for such animal
within five (5) days.
