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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND CLARIFY LITTLE ROCK, ARK., REV. CODE CHAPTER 6,
ARTICLE 1 (1988); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, general housekeeping review of Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code SS 6 -1 through 6 -8 (1988),
as amended, identified several provisions that need correction or clarification; and
WHEREAS, the Animal Services Advisory Board Ordinance Committee drafted proposed corrections
and clarifications of those provisions for consideration by the Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, the Animal Services Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend that the proposed
changes be approved by the Little Rock Board of Directors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. The definition of "at large" in Section 6 -1 of the Little Rock, Ark. Revised Code (1988)
is hereby amended to clarify methods of acceptable confinement and to then read as follows:
At large means, with reference to a dog, not confined or restrained as
required under this chapter.
Section 2. The definition of "cat" in Section 6 -1 of the Little Rock, Ark. Revised Code (1988) is
hereby amended to clarify that exotic breeds are excluded and to then read as follows:
Cat means any domesticated breed within the feline family.
Section 3. The definition of "dog" in Section 6 -1 of the Little Rock, Ark. Revised Code (1988) is
hereby amended to clarify that exotic breeds are excluded and to then read as follows:
Dog means any domesticated breed within the canine family.
Section 4. Subsection 6- 5(a)(7) of the Little Rock, Ark. Revised Code (1988) is hereby amended to
correct an inconsistency within the Chapter and to then read as follows:
(7) Subject a dog or cat to direct point chaining as defined in this Chapter.
Section 5. Section 6 -6 of the Little Rock, Ark. Revised Code (1988) is hereby amended to clarify
the role of Little Rock Animal Services in controlling and monitoring the trapping of domesticated
animals within the city limits and to then read as follows:
Sec. 6 -6. Trapping.
(a) Trapping prohibited. No person shall set any trap to catch any animal, permit
any trap owned by them or in their control to be set to catch any animal, or
allow a trap to be set to catch an animal on their property without first
obtaining a written permit signed by the Animal Services division manager o�i•�'`11 ``j,
the manager's appointed designee. Any animal so trapped shall%`��,�=
immediately relinquished to the division of animal services.
(b) Exceptions.
ORDINANCE
To amend Chapter 6, Article I of the
Little Rock Code of Ordinances
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(1) Subsection (a) shall not apply to the indoor trapping of rats and mice.
(2) Subsection (a) shall not apply to fur - bearing- season traps authorized by
the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission pursuant to the Game and Fish
Commission Code of Regulations.
(3) Trapping of rabbits and other nuisance animals in humane box traps is
permitted for relocation of the animal in accordance with the Arkansas
Game and Fish Commission Code of Regulations. Any domesticated animal
that is caught in such trap must be immediately released or immediately
relinquished to Animal Services.
(4) Subsection (a) shalt not apply to licensed, insured contractors doing
business in the city for the purpose of trapping of nuisance beaver,
muskrat, nutria, groundhog, gophers, moles, squirrels, and skunks in
accordance with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Code of
Regulations.
Section 6. Section 6 -7 of the Little Rock, Ark. Revised Code (1988) is hereby amended to clarify
the disposition of animals showing signs of rabies, to correct formatting, and to then read as follows:
Sec. 6 -7. Diseased or injured animals.
(a) Proper treatment required. It shalt be unlawful for any person to knowingly
keep any injured animal without providing proper, timely treatment, including
treatment by a veterinarian when appropriate, for such injury.
(b) Isolation for illness. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly keep any
animal infected with a fatal disease that is contagious to other animals unless
the sick animal is isolated to prevent spread of the disease to other animals.
This subsection shalt not apply to rabid animals. Any animal showing positive
signs of rabies shall be euthanized and laboratory- confirmed in accordance
with Arkansas law.
(c) Injured or diseased animals. Any injured or diseased animal within the city
shall be subject to seizure if a court of competent jurisdiction issues a warrant
for such seizure upon a determination that there is probable cause to believe
that:
(1) The animal is injured and is not receiving proper and timely treatment for
the injury;
(2) The animal is diseased and
a. Is not receiving proper and timely treatment for the disease; or
b. Is not being cared for in a manner designed to assure that the animal
poses no threat to the health or well being of humans or animals.
ORDINANCE
To amend Chapter 6, Article I of the
Little Rock Code of Ordinances
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(d) Emergency seizure. Any injured or diseased animal within the city shall be
subject to immediate seizure if the city has a reasonable suspicion that an
emergency exists and such seizure is necessary to protect the animal from an
imminent threat of death, infectious disease, or serious physical injury.
(e) Appropriate treatment. Any diseased or injured animal seized pursuant to the
provisions of this animal services code shall be appropriately treated for the
injury or disease by the division of animal services or, where necessary, by a
veterinarian licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas.
(f) Disposal of remains. The remains of any dead animal are subject to seizure and
disposal if, within a reasonable period after death, the owner has not disposed
of the remains as required by the city solid waste ordinance, or by state law
dealing with the remains of animals tested for the presence of rabies.
(g) Euthanasia. Any diseased or injured animal shalt be subject to being
euthanized when it is determined by a veterinarian licensed to practice in
Arkansas, or by the head of the animal services division, acting pursuant to
protocols approved by a veterinarian licensed to practice in Arkansas, that such
disposition is necessary to prevent unwarranted suffering by the animal. Best
efforts shall be made by the animal services division to contact the animal's
owner before such animal is euthanized. The disposition of the euthanized
animal shall be in accordance with regulations promulgated pursuant to the
provisions of this animal services code.
(h) Expense for treatment of diseased or injured animals. Any owner who
reclaims or redeems an animal which has been treated under the provisions of
this animal services code shall, prior to the release of the animal, reimburse
the city or the treating veterinarian for any expenses incurred, unless the
owner shows proof that the animal was undergoing treatment for the disease or
injury at the time it was seized. If the owner makes direct payment to the
veterinarian for such treatment, the owner must provide the division of animal
services with a receipt of such payment before the animal is released. The
payment for the expense incurred in the treatment of such animal is in addition
to any redemption fees assessed pursuant to this animal services code.
Section 7. Subsection 6 -8(b) of the Little Rock, Ark. Revised Code (1988) is hereby amended to
clarify age determination and to then read as follows:
(b) Rabies vaccinations. No person shall own, keep, harbor, or have control over
any dog or cat over the age of five (5) months unless the animal has been
vaccinated with antirabies vaccine by a licensed veterinarian in accordance
ORDINANCE
To amend Chapter 6, Article 1 of the
Little Rock Code of Ordinances
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1 with state law. For purposes of this subsection, "five (5) months" shall be
2 attained at the end of the fourth month since birth or when the animal's
3 canine teeth appear, whichever occurs first.
4 Section 8. Subsection 6- 8(c)(2) of the Little Rock, Ark. Revised Code (1988) is hereby amended to
5 clarify age determination and to then read as follows:
6 (2) The license fee shall be due and payable upon the dog or cat attaining five (5)
7 months of age and at the same time as the dog or cat receives a rabies
8 vaccination as required by this section. In addition to receipt of a license, the
9 owner shall also be provided with a document that shows proof of a rabies
10 vaccination. For purposes of this subsection, "five (5) months of age" shall be
11 attained at the end of the fourth month since birth or when the animal's
12 canine teeth appear, whichever occurs first.
13 Section 9. Sections 6 -9 through 6 -12 of the Little Rock, Ark. Revised Code (1988) are hereby
14 reserved.
15 Section 10. Severabitity. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item, sentence, clause,
16 phrase, or word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such
17 declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of the ordinance which shall remain
18 in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not
19 originally a part of the ordinance.
20 Section 11. Repeater. All ordinances and resolutions, and parts thereof, which are in conflict
21 with any provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
22 PASSED: April 21, 2009
23 ATTEST: APPROVED:
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26 Na cy Wood, ty Clerk Mark Stodola, Mayor
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ORDINANCE
To amend Chapter 5, Article 1 of the
Little Rock Code of Ordinances