Henry County |
Code of Ordinances |
Part III. COUNTY ORDINANCES |
Chapter 3-4. PUBLIC SAFETY |
SubChapter 1. Animals |
Article V. VICIOUS DOGS AND DANGEROUS DOGS |
§ 3-4-56. Restrictions on permitting vicious or dangerous dogs outside of a proper enclosure.
(a)
It shall be unlawful for an owner of a classified dog to permit the dog to be outside a proper enclosure unless:
(1)
The dog is muzzled. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will prevent the dog from biting any person but not cause injury to the dog nor interfere with its vision or respiration.
(2)
The dog is restrained by a leash not to exceed six (6) feet in length and is under the immediate physical control of a person capable of preventing the dog from engaging any other human or animal when necessary.
(3)
The dog is contained in a closed and locked cage or crate.
(4)
Unattended with minors.
(Ord. No. 12-12, § II, 7-16-12)