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Township of Berkeley, NJ
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2023-12-18
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 9 Animal Control
Municipal Code
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration
Ch 3
(Reserved)
Ch 4
Police Regulations
Ch 5
General Licensing and Business Regulations
Ch 6
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Ch 7
Traffic
Ch 8
Taxicabs
Ch 9
Animal Control
Ch 9 Pt I
Dogs
§ 9-1
LICENSING OF DOGS.
§ 9-1.1
Definitions and Word Usage.
§ 9-1.2
License Required.
§ 9-1.3
(Reserved)
§ 9-1.4
Animal Licensing and Issuance of Registration Tags.
§ 9-1.5
Rabies Vaccination Required.
§ 9-1.6
Fees; Exception.
§ 9-1.7
Time Limit for Application for License.
§ 9-1.8
Number Limited; Condition of Quarters.
§ 9-1.9
Application Information; Keeping of Records; Registration Numbers.
§ 9-1.10
Dogs From Other States.
§ 9-1.11
Removal of Tags Restricted.
§ 9-1.12
Disposition of Moneys Collected.
§ 9-1.13
Violation; Penalty.
§ 9-2
CONTROL OF DOGS.
§ 9-2.1
Running at Large Prohibited.
§ 9-2.2
Leash Required.
§ 9-2.3
Training for Hunting.
§ 9-2.4
Dogs on Private Property.
§ 9-2.5
Nuisances.
§ 9-2.6
Damage to Lawns, Shrubbery and Grounds.
§ 9-2.7
Creating Disturbances Restricted.
§ 9-2.8
Responsibility of Owner.
§ 9-2.9
Dogs in Heat.
§ 9-2.10
Failure to Provide Proper Care; Abandonment.
§ 9-2.11
Muzzling Requirements.
§ 9-2.12
Vicious Dogs.
§ 9-2.13
Disturbing the Peace; Failure to Provide Control.
§ 9-2.14
Violations and Penalties.
§ 9-3
KENNELS AND PET SHOPS.
§ 9-3.1
License Required.
§ 9-3.2
Definitions.
§ 9-3.3
Application For and Issuance of License; Fee; Expiration Date.
§ 9-3.4
Conformance With Regulations.
§ 9-3.5
Violations and Penalties.
§ 9-4
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER AND IMPOUNDMENT.
§ 9-4.1
Animal Control Officer.
§ 9-4.2
Right of Entry; Maintenance of Pound; Care of Impounded Dogs.
§ 9-4.3
Impoundment of Vicious Dogs and Dogs at Large; Registry.
§ 9-4.4
Notice to Owner.
§ 9-4.5
Disposition or Redemption of Dogs; Fees.
§ 9-4.6
Interference With Authorized Agents.
§ 9-4.7
Violations and Penalties.
§ 9-5
TETHERING.
§ 9-5.1
Dog Tethering Restrictions.
§ 9-5.2
Enforcement.
§ 9-5.3
Violations.
§ 9-6
through § 9-7. (RESERVED)
Ch 9 Pt II
Cats
§ 9-8
LICENSING OF CATS.
§ 9-8.1
Compliance With Provisions.
§ 9-8.2
Definitions.
§ 9-8.3
License Required.
§ 9-8.4
Annual Licensing; Issuance of Registration Tags.
§ 9-8.5
Fees.
§ 9-8.6
Time Limit for Application for License.
§ 9-8.7
Application Information; Keeping of Records; Registration Numbers.
§ 9-8.8
Cats from Other States.
§ 9-8.9
Removal of Tags Restricted.
§ 9-8.10
Disposition of Monies Collected.
§ 9-8.11
Violations and Penalties.
§ 9-9
MAINTENANCE AND CONTROL OF CATS.
§ 9-9.1
Number Limited; Condition of Quarters.
§ 9-9.2
Impoundment; Notice to Owner.
§ 9-9.3
Disposition of Unclaimed Cats.
§ 9-9.4
Authority to Kill Cats Which Cannot Be Impounded.
§ 9-9.5
Responsibility of Owner.
§ 9-9.6
Quarantine of Cats Which Bite People.
§ 9-9.7
Diagnosing Rabies.
§ 9-9.8
Enforcement by Humane Officer.
§ 9-9.9
Violations and Penalties.
§ 9-9.10
Time Limit for Compliance.
§ 9-9A
FERAL CATS.
§ 9-9A.1
Purpose.
§ 9-9A.2
Definitions.
§ 9-9A.3
Prohibited Conduct.
§ 9-9A.4
Enforcement.
§ 9-9A.5
Violations and Penalties.
Ch 9 Pt III
Other Animals
§ 9-10
GEESE, DUCKS AND OTHER WATERFOWL.
§ 9-10.1
Feeding Prohibited.
§ 9-10.2
Exceptions.
§ 9-10.3
Abandonment Prohibited.
§ 9-10.4
Enforcement.
§ 9-10.5
Violations and Penalties.
§ 9-11
FEES FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES.
§ 9-11.1
Traps.
§ 9-11.2
Ocean County Animal Shelter Fees.
§ 9-12
(RESERVED)
§ 9-13
HORSES.
§ 9-13.1
Horses for Private Use Regulated.
§ 9-13.2
Definitions.
§ 9-13.3
Regulations for Keeping Horses.
§ 9-13.4
Violations and Penalties.
§ 9-14
DISPOSAL OF PET SOLID WASTE.
§ 9-14.1
Purpose.
§ 9-14.2
Definitions.
§ 9-14.3
Requirement for Disposal.
§ 9-14.4
Exemptions.
§ 9-14.5
Enforcement.
§ 9-14.6
Violations and Penalty.
§ 9-15
FEEDING OF UNCONFINED WILDLIFE PROHIBITED.
§ 9-15.1
Purpose.
§ 9-15.2
Definitions.
§ 9-15.3
Prohibited Conduct.
§ 9-15.4
Enforcement.
§ 9-15.5
Violations and Penalty.
§ 9-16
CHICKENS.
§ 9-16.1
Purpose.
§ 9-16.2
Definitions.
§ 9-16.3
Keeping of Chickens.
§ 9-16.4
Violations and Penalty.
§ 9-17
DOMESTIC ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE.
§ 9-18
FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS.
§ 9-18.1
Feeding Wildlife Prohibited.
§ 9-18.2
Exceptions.
§ 9-18.3
Violations and Penalty.
Ch 10
Registration of Foreclosing Mortgaged Property and Vacant Property
Ch 11
Building and Housing
Ch 12
Property Maintenance
Ch 13
Fire Prevention and Protection
Ch 14
Establishment of the Police Department and the Volunteer Fire Department
Ch 15
Personnel Policies
Ch 16
(Reserved)
Ch 17
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 18
Water
Ch 19
Sewers
Ch 20
Solid Waste Management
Ch 21
(Reserved)
Ch 22
(Reserved)
Ch 23
Protection of Trees
Ch 24
(Reserved)
Ch 25
Municipal Golf Course Regulations
Ch 26
Beaches and Recreational Areas
Ch 27
Docks and Bulkheads
Ch 28
(Reserved)
Ch 29
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 30
Soil and Soil Removal
Ch 31
Cable TV
Ch 32
Health Regulations
Ch 33
Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax
Ch 34
Environmental Commission
Land Development
Ch 35
Land Development
Ch 36
(Reserved)
Ch 37
Redevelopment
Ch 38
First Aid Services
Appendix
Apx A1
Water Franchises
Apx A2
Telephone Franchise
Apx A3
Gas Franchise
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 9
Animal Control
Part I
Dogs
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§ 9-1
LICENSING OF DOGS.
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§ 9-1.1
Definitions and Word Usage.
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§ 9-1.2
License Required.
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§ 9-1.3
(Reserved)
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§ 9-1.4
Animal Licensing and Issuance of Registration Tags.
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§ 9-1.5
Rabies Vaccination Required.
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§ 9-1.6
Fees; Exception.
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§ 9-1.7
Time Limit for Application for License.
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§ 9-1.8
Number Limited; Condition of Quarters.
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§ 9-1.9
Application Information; Keeping of Records; Registration Numbers.
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§ 9-1.10
Dogs From Other States.
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§ 9-1.11
Removal of Tags Restricted.
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§ 9-1.12
Disposition of Moneys Collected.
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§ 9-1.13
Violation; Penalty.
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§ 9-2
CONTROL OF DOGS.
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§ 9-2.1
Running at Large Prohibited.
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§ 9-2.2
Leash Required.
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§ 9-2.3
Training for Hunting.
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§ 9-2.4
Dogs on Private Property.
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§ 9-2.5
Nuisances.
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§ 9-2.6
Damage to Lawns, Shrubbery and Grounds.
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§ 9-2.7
Creating Disturbances Restricted.
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§ 9-2.8
Responsibility of Owner.
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§ 9-2.9
Dogs in Heat.
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§ 9-2.10
Failure to Provide Proper Care; Abandonment.
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§ 9-2.11
Muzzling Requirements.
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§ 9-2.12
Vicious Dogs.
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§ 9-2.13
Disturbing the Peace; Failure to Provide Control.
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§ 9-2.14
Violations and Penalties.
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§ 9-3
KENNELS AND PET SHOPS.
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§ 9-3.1
License Required.
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§ 9-3.2
Definitions.
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§ 9-3.3
Application For and Issuance of License; Fee; Expiration Date.
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§ 9-3.4
Conformance With Regulations.
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§ 9-3.5
Violations and Penalties.
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§ 9-4
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER AND IMPOUNDMENT.
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§ 9-4.1
Animal Control Officer.
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§ 9-4.2
Right of Entry; Maintenance of Pound; Care of Impounded Dogs.
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§ 9-4.3
Impoundment of Vicious Dogs and Dogs at Large; Registry.
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§ 9-4.4
Notice to Owner.
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§ 9-4.5
Disposition or Redemption of Dogs; Fees.
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§ 9-4.6
Interference With Authorized Agents.
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§ 9-4.7
Violations and Penalties.
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§ 9-5
TETHERING.
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§ 9-5.1
Dog Tethering Restrictions.
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§ 9-5.2
Enforcement.
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§ 9-5.3
Violations.
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§ 9-6
through § 9-7. (RESERVED)
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Part II
Cats
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§ 9-8
LICENSING OF CATS.
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§ 9-8.1
Compliance With Provisions.
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§ 9-8.2
Definitions.
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§ 9-8.3
License Required.
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§ 9-8.4
Annual Licensing; Issuance of Registration Tags.
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§ 9-8.5
Fees.
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§ 9-8.6
Time Limit for Application for License.
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§ 9-8.7
Application Information; Keeping of Records; Registration Numbers.
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§ 9-8.8
Cats from Other States.
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§ 9-8.9
Removal of Tags Restricted.
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§ 9-8.10
Disposition of Monies Collected.
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§ 9-8.11
Violations and Penalties.
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§ 9-9
MAINTENANCE AND CONTROL OF CATS.
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§ 9-9.1
Number Limited; Condition of Quarters.
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§ 9-9.2
Impoundment; Notice to Owner.
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§ 9-9.3
Disposition of Unclaimed Cats.
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§ 9-9.4
Authority to Kill Cats Which Cannot Be Impounded.
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§ 9-9.5
Responsibility of Owner.
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§ 9-9.6
Quarantine of Cats Which Bite People.
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§ 9-9.7
Diagnosing Rabies.
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§ 9-9.8
Enforcement by Humane Officer.
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§ 9-9.9
Violations and Penalties.
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§ 9-9.10
Time Limit for Compliance.
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§ 9-9A
FERAL CATS.
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§ 9-9A.1
Purpose.
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§ 9-9A.2
Definitions.
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§ 9-9A.3
Prohibited Conduct.
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§ 9-9A.4
Enforcement.
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§ 9-9A.5
Violations and Penalties.
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Part III
Other Animals
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§ 9-10
GEESE, DUCKS AND OTHER WATERFOWL.
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§ 9-10.1
Feeding Prohibited.
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§ 9-10.2
Exceptions.
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§ 9-10.3
Abandonment Prohibited.
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§ 9-10.4
Enforcement.
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§ 9-10.5
Violations and Penalties.
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§ 9-11
FEES FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES.
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§ 9-11.1
Traps.
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§ 9-11.2
Ocean County Animal Shelter Fees.
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§ 9-12
(RESERVED)
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§ 9-13
HORSES.
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§ 9-13.1
Horses for Private Use Regulated.
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§ 9-13.2
Definitions.
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§ 9-13.3
Regulations for Keeping Horses.
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§ 9-13.4
Violations and Penalties.
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§ 9-14
DISPOSAL OF PET SOLID WASTE.
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§ 9-14.1
Purpose.
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§ 9-14.2
Definitions.
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§ 9-14.3
Requirement for Disposal.
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§ 9-14.4
Exemptions.
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§ 9-14.5
Enforcement.
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§ 9-14.6
Violations and Penalty.
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§ 9-15
FEEDING OF UNCONFINED WILDLIFE PROHIBITED.
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§ 9-15.1
Purpose.
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§ 9-15.2
Definitions.
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§ 9-15.3
Prohibited Conduct.
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§ 9-15.4
Enforcement.
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§ 9-15.5
Violations and Penalty.
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§ 9-16
CHICKENS.
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§ 9-16.1
Purpose.
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§ 9-16.2
Definitions.
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§ 9-16.3
Keeping of Chickens.
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§ 9-16.4
Violations and Penalty.
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§ 9-17
DOMESTIC ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE.
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§ 9-18
FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS.
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§ 9-18.1
Feeding Wildlife Prohibited.
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§ 9-18.2
Exceptions.
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§ 9-18.3
Violations and Penalty.
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