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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06056ORDINANCE NO. 6056 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE XI OF THE 1971 CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that: (Brackets indicate matter being deleted; underscoring indicates matter being added.) SECTION 1. Section 11 -4 -1 of the 1971 Code of Ordinances, as amended, is hereby further amended by the addition of a new paragraph (p) thereto to read as follows: 11 -4 -1: DEFINITIONS As used in this Chapter, the term: "Neglect" or "neglecting" means failure to provide food, water, protection from the elements, or other care generally considered to be normal, usual, and accepted for an animal's health and well -being consistent with the species, breed and type of animal. SECTION 2. Section 11 -4 -21 of the 1971 Code of Ordinances, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: 11 -4 -21: ANIMALS - - CRUELTY TO It shall be unlawful for any person to commit or to assist another in committing any act of cruelty, harassment, abandonment or torture to any animal, or to cause such animal to be wounded, mutilated, strangled or inhumanely killed. For the purpose of this section, act of cruelty shall include but not be limited to beating, mistreating, tormenting, overloading, overworking, neglecting, failing to adequately feed, or otherwise abusing any animal. Ownership of an animal shall not constitute a valid affirmative defense to a charge of violating any of the provisions of this section. It shall also be unlawful for any person to cause, instigate or permit any dog fight or combat between animals or between animals and humans. SECTION 3. Any person found guilty of a violation of this Ordinance shall be punished as provided in Section 11 -4 -20 of Title XI of the 1971 Code of Ordinances, as amended. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final passage and approval. INTRODUCED: January 22, 1996 By Patrick Avalos Councilperson ATTEST: APPROVED City Cle Presi ent of the City Council