The Russellville Town Council held its third workshop on the ban of pit bulls and probably unsafe ordinance on Tuesday.
Ordinance No. 1918 restricts pit bull possession in the town limitations. It went into effect on June 18, 2005, and states no new pit bulls or pit combined breeds will be permitted in the metropolis of Russellville.
An ordinance to repeal Ordinance 1918 was in its 3rd and final reading by the council, until eventually Alderman Justin Keller asked to desk action on the repeal until eventually the council’s December meeting.
Having said that, Ordinance No. 1671 is hoping to propose modifications, clearly define “potentially dangerous” animals and the duties an proprietor has when proudly owning an animal particularly one particular that is take into account most likely harmful.
Although none of these improvements are tentative, these are possibilities for the ordinance.
A probably unsafe animal shall be accredited with Russellville Animal Regulate. The license shall state the title, handle, and telephone amount of the proprietor(s) the identify, breed, shade, age and sexual intercourse of the puppy. The license cost shall be renewed on an once-a-year foundation.
A most likely risky animal is detailed in Article I any animal which as identified by and mirrored in the documents of the proper authority, has:
Inflicted a chunk or other harm on a human devoid of provocation off the owner’s assets.
Killed or wounded a domestic animal devoid of provocation whilst off the owner’s residence.
Without having provocation and although not on a leash and beneath the command of its proprietor, it chases, confronts, or methods a human being on the avenue, sidewalk, or other public area in a way of attacking or menacing manner these kinds of as would set a fair individual in dread of attack.
Fits into situation 1,2, or 3 besides it happens with an invitee whilst on the owner’s private home.
Been discovered as a Pit Bull and is at the very least 16 weeks previous.
Most likely hazardous animal needs are mentioned in Article IX issue B. Situations for retaining a perhaps unsafe canine and some of the specifications for preserving or maintaining a probably risky pet dog inside of metropolis restrictions are
All perhaps harmful dogs shall be securely confined indoors or in an enclosure that stops features from blowing in a dry area to lay and security from severe temperatures. The structure have to be species-acceptable and electrical fence enclosures are not permitted.
The operator of a possibly dangerous animal shall not allow the animal to go unconfined unless the animal is underneath the physical restraint of an 18 decades of age or more mature, and able of restraining the animal, by lead or leash. Retractable potential customers or leashes are not allowed.
The owner shall pay an once-a-year license charge of $100 for possession of a most likely perilous pet dog, in addition to all other essential costs. A evidently figuring out photo of the perhaps dangerous animal shall be supplied to Russellville Animal Control on first licensing.
The Council also stated fines for violations primarily based on a three-strike system none of the fines have been attentive. The future Russellville Metropolis Council conference will be Dec. 15.
Russellville Town Council members are Phyllis Carruth and Shawn Harris, Ward 1 Mark Tripp and Chris Olson, Ward 2 Rick Harrell and Eric Westcott, Ward 3 and Paul Gray and Justin Keller, Ward 4.
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