Animal enclosures can be located inside a dwelling, other structure,
or in outside areas. Examples of animal enclosures include, but are
not limited to, cages, crates, pens, open kennels, and runs.
A person shall not permit an animal to use or confine an animal
in an animal enclosure that:
A. Is not structurally sound and maintained in good repair, protecting
the animal from injury.
B. Does not provide interior space that allows each animal adequate
freedom of movement. "Freedom of movement" shall be defined and measured
by the ability of each animal to freely turnaround while standing
inside and lie down with sufficient room to fully extend inside the
enclosure.
C. Is not appropriate and sufficient for the age, breed, type, quantity,
and size of the animal.
D. Is not clean and usable, free of:
(3)
Sharp objects, trash and debris; and
(4)
Maintained to minimize health hazards and obnoxious odors.
E. Does not provide adequate ventilation by natural or mechanical means
and the ambient temperature shall:
(1)
Not cause stress to the animal;
(2)
Allow the animal to maintain its normal body temperature; and
(3)
Be conducive to maintaining a healthy animal.
A violation of this article is a Class B violation.