Submitted by: Schaible
Submitting Department: Legislative
Agenda Section: Discussion
Item Title:
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Animal Welfare and Community Safety Act
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance amending Chapter 52 of the Hyattsville Charter and Code to include the following:
Definitions
"Bite"
A puncture or tear of the skin.
"City Agent"
City of Hyattsville person or persons responsible for implementing and responding to animal control regulations contained in Chapter 52.
"Dangerous Animal"
A "Dangerous Animal" is a designation given by Prince Georges County Animal Services Division for animals who have a history of aggressive behavior. "Dangerous Animals" have restrictions placed upon them by the County, which can include a confinement order.
"PGCASD"
Prince George's County Animal Services Division
"Public Nuisance Category 1"
"Public Nuisance Category 1" violations include excessive, continuous, or untimely barking, howling, or making of other noises, and defecating on property other than that of the owner without the defecation being cleaned up immediately.
"Public Nuisance Category 2"
"Public Nuisance Category 2" violations occur when a dog is off leash in public spaces or trespassing on private property.
"Public Threat Category 1"
"Public Threat Category 1" violations occur when an animal without provocation engages in threatening and menacing behaviors including growling, charging at, and snapping at humans or animals.
"Public Threat Category 2"
"Public Threat Category 2" violations occur when an animal without provocation (i) inflicts injury on a human on private or public property; (ii) kills, "bites", or attacks an animal.
"Protocol" (also called "Standard Response Protocol")
Tool developed by City to guide appropriate responses in implementing and responding to animal control regulations contained in Chapter 52.
"Severe Weather"
Severe weather is temperatures below 40 and...
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