4-1-3: STABLES; PIG PENS:

   A.   Proper Maintenance Required:

      1.   Every owner of any stable, pen, building or place in which any horse, cattle, swine or any other animal shall be kept, or any place in which manure or any liquid discharge of such animal shall accumulate, shall cause such manure or liquid discharge to be placed and kept in a suitable receptacle completely enclosed and covered from flies, mosquitos or other insects; and such receptacle shall be kept in a suitable place on the premises and the contents thereof removed therefrom to some proper place at such intervals as shall be necessary and proper under the circumstances in each particular case.

      2.   Every owner shall, at all times keep or cause to be kept said places and the drain yards and appurtenances thereof in a neat, clean and wholesome condition, and it shall be kept in such condition. (1952 Code § 8-08-05)

   B.   Penalty: Any person who shall fail to comply with the provisions of this section and who shall neglect or refuse to remove such manure, liquid discharge or offal for a period of one day after being notified to do so by the Chief of Police or Health Officer shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this Code. (1952 Code § 8-08-05; amd. 2019 Code)