03-05-21: PROHIBITED ACTS:

   (1)   Animals In Public Places:

      A.    Prohibited: It is unlawful for any person to permit, allow, keep or carry any animal in, upon or within a public transportation facility, or any other public building or facility.

      B.    Animals Within Public Parks, Golf Course, Cemetery: No canines, horses, cattle or livestock of any kind shall be allowed within any public park, golf course, or cemetery within the county or participating municipalities, except when such an animal is kept confined in a vehicle or trailer.

      C.    Exception: A blind or partially blind person, or any person who requires a guide canine shall not be denied the use of any common carrier or public transportation facility or admittance to any other public building or place within the county by reason of his being accompanied by a seeing eye or guide canine specially trained for such purpose. It is the intent of this article to permit and authorize a blind person or partially blind person or a person with impaired hearing or any severely disabled person who requires a guide canine to have a seeing eye or guide canine with him in such place and while using such facilities without being required to pay any additional charges for the canine, but such blind person shall be liable for any damage or disturbances caused by such canine.

   (2)   Animals Unattended In Vehicles: No person shall leave a canine or other animal in any unattended motor vehicle without adequate ventilation and sanitary conditions, or in such a manner as to subject the animal to extreme temperatures which adversely affect the animal's health and safety.

   (3)   Disturbing The Peace: It is unlawful for any owner of a canine to fail to exercise the reasonably necessary proper care and control of his/her canine in order to prevent it from disturbing the peace and quiet of the neighborhood by barking, whining or making loud or unusual noises, or by running through or across cultivated gardens or lawns not the property of the owner.

   (4)   Cruelty To Animals:

      A.    It shall be unlawful for any person to torture or beat, starve, abuse, misuse, abandon or otherwise ill treat any animal in his/her care or charge, whether belonging to himself/herself or any other person.

      B.    It is the duty of any animal control officer or peace officer to take possession of any animal for which he has probable cause to believe falls under Idaho Code, title 25, chapter 35, cruelty to animals, and deliver such animal to the county animal shelter or veterinarian at the discretion of the animal control officer.

   (5)   Attacks And Fights Prohibited:

      A.    Commanding An Animal To Attack Prohibited: Except where great bodily harm or death is likely to immediately ensue, it is unlawful for any person to command, encourage or aid by word or conduct, any animal to bite, chase, attack or attempt to bite, chase or attack another person or animal.

      B.    Canine Fights Or Cockfights Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to participate in any canine fight or cockfight within the unincorporated areas of the county or within the limits of participating municipalities.

   (6)   Public Property: It is unlawful for any person to chain, stake out, graze or herd any animal, including, but not limited to, a dog or cat, on any unenclosed premises so any part of the animal extends onto or over a sidewalk, alley, street, or other public property or beyond the owner's property line or in a commonly held area accessible to the public.

   (7)   Unlawful Retention Of Stray Animals: If a person does not have the knowledge and consent of the owner of an animal, then that person shall report the possession of the animal to the sheriff no later than twenty four (24) hours after first coming into possession of the animal. The person shall give his name and address, a description of the animal, the circumstances under which he came into possession of the animal and the current location of the animal. He shall immediately surrender the animal to the sheriff upon demand.

   (8)   Restraint Devices: A rope, chain, electronic containment fence, or other device may be used to restrain an animal, provided the following criteria are met:

      A.    The device must be affixed to the animal by use of a nonabrasive, comfortable, fitted collar or harness.

      B.    The device must be at least twelve feet (12') long unless such length would violate subsection (6) of this section, in which case it shall be no less than eight feet (8') long. The device must be fastened so the animal can sit, walk and lie down comfortably, and must be unobstructed by objects that may cause the device or animal to become entangled or strangled. Any chain or tether shall have swivels on both ends. No chain or tether shall weigh more than one-eighth (1/8) of the dog's or puppy's weight.

      C.    The animal must have easy access to adequate shade, shelter, food and potable water.

      D.    The area where the animal is confined must be kept free of garbage and other debris that might endanger the animal's health or safety. Feces must be cleaned up regularly, but no less frequently than once a day.

      E.    The area where the animal is confined must be kept free of insect infestation, such as ant hills, wasps' nests, flea, tick and maggot infestations. (Ord. 11-010, 9-29-2011)