[CC 1997 §4-19]
As used in this Division, the following words shall have the
meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context otherwise
indicates:
CAT
Any of a family (Felidae) of the domestic cat, both male
and female.
PUBLIC NUISANCE
A cat which:
1.
Molests passerby or chases other animals;
2.
Damages private property; or
[CC 1997 §4-20]
All cats within the City limits of the City of Branson West,
Missouri, must have had a rabies inoculation performed by a duly licensed
veterinarian within the previous twelve (12) months and all cats and
other domestic animals shall wear a rabies inoculation tag.
[CC 1997 §4-21]
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons owning, controlling,
keeping, possessing or having the management or care, in whole or
in part, of any cat to permit such cat to run at large or go off the
premises of the owner or the keeper thereof, or to be upon any street,
or other public place within the corporate limits of the City of Branson
West at any time, day or night, unless such cat is in the custody
and charge of some responsible person so as to effectively prevent
such cat from being a public nuisance.
[CC 1997 §4-23]
The enforcement of the provisions of this Division is hereby
delegated to the Police Department of Branson West, Missouri, or to
an individual named by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Branson
West, Missouri, with full power and authority to carry out and perform
and execute the provisions as herein contained.