§ 6.12.010. Animals at large.

It is unlawful for any person owning, or having possession, charge, custody or control of any animal, except cats which are not in heat or season, to cause, permit or allow such animal to stray, run, or in any manner be at large upon any public land, or any public place; provided, however, a cat at large should wear, at all times, a tag with the name, address and telephone number of its owner. The term "at large" as defined in Section 6.04.110 shall not be deemed to apply where the following circumstances are present:

A.

Where a dog is being shown or participating in a dog show for which a permit has been granted by appropriate town authority, and while such dog is being shown and participating under the control of the owner or custodian of such dog;

B.

Where in an area that has been set aside and designated as a dog exercise area in the town by the town council, and a dog is being run or exercised in such area under the control of the owner or custodian.

(Ord. 334, § 1, 1999: Ord. 123, § 1(part), 1984: Ord. 57, § 4(A), 1982)