§ 6-24. Defecation by dogs or cats.

(a)

Any person in control of a dog or cat is required to promptly remove and dispose of, in a sanitary manner, feces left by the dog or cat.

(b)

Any person in control of a dog or cat is required to be in possession of materials to remove feces left by the dog or cat.

(c)

It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the person in control of the dog or cat is the owner of the premises, or the owner's agent of the premises, where the dog or cat deposits feces.

(d)

Violation of this section is unlawful and any violation shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine of not less than $75.00 or more than $500.00. Each act in contravention of this section is a separate offense.

(Ord. No. 2014-244, § 2(Exh. A), 3-26-2014)