Animals shall not be chained, tied, fastened or otherwise tethered
to dog houses, trees, stakes, poles, fences, walls, or any other stationary
objects outdoors or indoors as a means of confinement for more than
two consecutive hours in any twenty-four-hour period.
Any person who violates this article shall be subject to the
following punishment:
A. First offense: fine of $25.
B. Second offense: fine of $50.
C. Third offense: fine of $150 and seizure and impoundment of animal(s)
by an animal control officer, police officer, sheriff or humane society
official who shall leave at the place of seizure and impoundment a
conspicuous notice indicating the animal(s) has been seized and impounded
and the address and phone number where the animal(s) is impounded.
Further, notice shall be given that the impounding agency shall be
compensated for costs incurred. The animal(s) may be released from
the impounding agency when evidence exists that proper restraint provisions
have been put into place and/or are in place within seven days. The
impoundment agency shall take permanent possession of the animal(s)
if the caretakers, guardians or handlers fail to provide proper restraint
within the seven-day period and/or pending a court hearing.