[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the Municipality of Murrysville
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 10-4-1995 by Ord. No. 414-95]
A.Â
It shall be unlawful for any person to manage his dog
or cat in such a way that the dog or cat becomes a nuisance by affecting adversely
the health, safety, welfare, comfort or convenience of the public.
B.Â
No person shall allow his dog to continually and habitually
bark or howl or his cat to continually or habitually screech and thereby disturb
the peace of the neighborhood.
C.Â
Persons with defective eyesight or hearing while relying
upon a dog specifically trained for these purposes shall be exempt from the
operation of this section.
An owner of a dog or cat violating any provision of this article shall,
upon conviction before a magistrate, be sentenced to pay a fine
of not more than $300 nor less than $25 and, in default of payment thereof,
shall undergo imprisonment for a period not exceeding five days.
