Spaying and neutering of animals special plates, 28-2422.01. "Veterinarian", unless otherwise indicated, means any veterinarian licensed to practice in this state or any veterinarian employed in this state by a governmental agency. 158, 264. No. Any person or entity that violates subsection A, H or I of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. Jan. 1, 1991. Added as 24-368 by Laws 1962, Ch. Sterilization means the surgical removal of the reproductive organs of a dog or cat or the use of humane nonsurgical methods and technologies approved by the food and drug administration, the United States department of agriculture or the environmental protection agency to permanently render the animal unable to reproduce. Added as 24-370 by Laws 1962, Ch. License fees shall become payable at the discretion of the board of supervisors of each county. The provisions of this article shall not apply to counties which regulate the running at large of dogs in the unincorporated areas of the county by ordinance provided that such ordinance is equal to or more stringent than the provisions of this article. CreditsAdded as 24-365 by Laws 1962, Ch. The board of supervisors shall transmit the monies collected under the provisions of this article to the county treasurer for deposit in a special fund to be known as the rabies control fund to be used for the enforcement of the provisions of this article and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Under the control of the service animal's handler means the service animal has a harness, leash or other tether, unless either the handler is unable because of a disability to use a harness, leash or other tether or the use of the harness, leash or other tether would interfere with the service animal's safe and effective performance of work or tasks, in which case the service animal must be otherwise under the handler's control by voice control, signals or other effective means. To report a barking dog contact Animal Control. Jan. 1, 1991. The easiest way to report excessive barking is to call your city's animal control department. Companion animal spay and neuter committee, 28-2422.02. 2. The holder of a permit revoked under this paragraph may not be issued another limited residential or commercial animal permit but may apply for a Special Use Permit. Title 17. In many cases the issue is resolved well before the 30-day time limit. 5. 59, 1; Laws 2014, Ch. 1. Search and rescue dog shall provide adequate proof satisfactory to the county enforcement agent that the dog is a search and rescue dog. The evaluators shall review each application based solely on the evaluation criteria or factors set forth in the request for donation application. 1994-01 , art. 374, 222, eff. 106, 4; Laws 2011, Ch. The proposed new ordinance will address a number of noises, the article reports, including lawn mowers, car horns, televisions, musical instruments, and anything that makes too much noise between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. 3. A protest of an award or proposed award of a donation and any appeals shall be resolved in accordance with the rules of procedure adopted by the department of administration pursuant to 41-2611. The county enforcement agent may euthanize impounded sick or injured dogs or cats if necessary to prevent the dog or cat from suffering or to prevent the spread of disease. 4. The companion animal spay and neuter committee shall allocate monies to a qualifying entity that allocates the monies to programs that seek to reduce pet overpopulation by sterilizing, at minimal or no cost, dogs and cats in this state, including those that are impounded and sterilized pursuant to 11-1022. Added as 24-365.01 by Laws 1988, Ch. The owner pays a $50 recovery fee, in addition to any fees or costs otherwise required pursuant to this article. Crime Victims' Rights. 10. Each sale can last no longer than three consecutive days. The annual fee for the kennel permit is seventy-five dollars or the actual cost of recovery as determined by the board of supervisors. 245, 1. 213, 2. 86, 2. The county attorney may represent and present evidence for the county enforcement agent. Renumbered as 11-1013 by Laws 1990, Ch. 374, 222, eff. Dog or cat possession; microchip scan; owner notification; definition. Mohave people - Mohave or Mojave (Pronounced "Moh-ha-vee") (Mojave: 'Aha Makhav) are a Native American people indigenous to the Colorado River in the Mojave Desert. We attempt to make contact with the tenant or property owner as part of the initial inspection to explain the nature of the complaint. Barking Dogs and Neighbor Rights - Justia 2. 11-1004. 7. 86, 2. 11-1003. If our investigation of a barking dog does not result in such an observation, we will continue to respond to subsequent complaints in an attempt to observe the violation. Submit a written report to the governor, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives pursuant to 28-2422.02. The vaccination must be in conformity with the provisions of this article and the regulations promulgated pursuant to this article. Mohave County Animal Shelter F. A person who operates a kennel that houses fewer than twenty dogs may be subject to an inspection by the county enforcement agent during regular business hours if the county enforcement agent has received a citizen or law enforcement complaint in writing that alleges the person committed an act in violation of 13-2910 or 13-2910.01. 165, 56. In fact, the Police Departments Animal Control Unit was created as a result of this dedication. All dogs and cats impounded shall be given proper care and maintenance. 2023 Michigan State University College of Law. You may file a complaint about a possible code violation in person, in writing, by email, by phone, through the HavasuNOW mobile app, or by using the online form below. 58, 3; Laws 1980, Ch. The animal fundamentally alters the nature of the public place or the goods, services or activities provided. Chapter 3. B. Service animal means any dog or miniature horse that is individually trained or in training to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disability. 175, 1; Laws 2009, Ch. There is no veterinary facility capable of performing sterilization within a twenty mile radius of the pound or shelter. Renumbered as 11-1002 and amended by Laws 1990, Ch. 10. 37.j. Establishment of A Kennel, Cattery, or Veterinary Clinic. The provisions of this article shall not apply to incorporated cities or towns that impose a license fee and vaccination on dogs by ordinance, provided that such ordinance is equal to or more stringent than the provisions of this article. 319, 3. A person is lawfully in or on the private property of the owner of a dog within the meaning of this article when an invitee or guest, or when in the performance of a duty imposed upon him by law of the state or United States, or by ordinances of a municipality in which such property is located. They can also be reach by telephone at (928) 753-5561, option 1, then option 2. Dogs that are used for control of livestock, being used or trained for hunting or dogs, being exhibited or trained at a kennel club event or engaged in races approved by the Arizona racing commission, and while the dogs are being transported to and from such events, need not wear a collar or harness with a valid license attached provided that they are properly vaccinated, licensed and controlled. Renumbered as 11-1010 by Laws 1990, Ch. Animal shelter means a duly incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals or other nonprofit corporate organization devoted to the welfare, protection and humane treatment of animals. An applicant for a license for a: 1. MOHAVE COUNTY, ARIZONA OFFICIALS AT THE TIME OF THIS CODIFICATION PREFACE SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE Part I. 8. Exemption of cities, towns and counties. Possess wildlife in excess of the possession limit. That was revised recently so that neighbors can file a complaint if a dog is making excessive noise for 10 minutes during the day and only five minutes at night. Chapter 7. An ordinance passed in 2010, said dogs could bark for up to 20 consecutive minutes before a neighbor could issue a complaint. A penalty fee of two dollars shall be paid if the license application is made less than one year after the date on which the dog is required to be licensed under this article. G. If the dog or cat is not reclaimed within the impoundment period, the county enforcement agent shall take possession of and may place the dog or cat for sale or may dispose of the dog or cat in a humane manner. 4. The spaying and neutering of animals fund is established consisting of monies received pursuant to 28-2422 and 43-619. Amended by Laws 1975, Ch. This ordinance is designed to help keep the peace and quiet in neighborhoods by limiting the amount of noise that a dog can make. Service animals shall not be excluded from public walkways or sidewalks or from any area that allows for physical barriers between the service animals, dog guides or service dogs and the animals in the zoo or wild animal park. License fees for dogs; issuance of dog tags; classification. 351, 2. D. Subsection C of this section does not apply in any case in which the victim of the bite was not a party to, nor a participant in, nor suspected to be a party to or a participant in, the act that prompted the use of the dog in the military or police work. Modification of the evaluators' recommendations may include the adjustment of the budget on any proposed award individually or on all awards by an amount or percentage. Import into this state or export from this state the carcass or parts of a carcass of any wildlife unlawfully taken or possessed. Powers and duties of board of supervisors, 11-1006. 228, 2; Laws 1989, Ch. We live in a large, multi-unit building that allows dogs. The companion animal spay and neuter committee may affirm, modify or reject the evaluators' recommendations in whole or in part. Title 28. Unless otherwise prescribed by this title, it is unlawful for a person to: 1. Defending a peace officer or another person. F. Any impounded licensed dog or any cat may be reclaimed by its owner or the owner's agent if the person reclaiming the dog or cat furnishes proof of the person's right to do so and pays all pound fees established by the board of supervisors. 86, 2. 86, 2. We attempt to make contact with the tenant or property owner as part of the initial inspection to explain the nature of the complaint. 12. Breed means the actual or perceived breed or mixture of breeds of a dog. Added as 24-373 by Laws 1962, Ch. KINGMAN A new animal control ordinance was approved by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors on Monday, but not before it was amended to allow dogs to run at-large on their owners'. 28-2422.02. Dogs not permitted at large; wearing licenses. Animal control, barking dogs, poisoning of animals, possession of fighting animals Animals, unsanitary conditions, dog feces (928) 855-4111 Contact Parks for the following concerns or questions: Street trees, trimming (928) 855-1851 Contact Planning and Zoning for the following concerns or questions: Zoning questions (928) 453-4148 Outdoor storage of business equipment and/or business supplies related to a home occupation. Jan. 1, 1991. No. Take wildlife during the closed season. 2. AZ - Dog - Arizona Consolidated Dog Laws - Animal Law