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