HomeMy Public PortalAbout004-1990- ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE HUMANE CARE OF ANIMALES AAMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 4-1990
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA PROVIDING FOR THE
HUMANE CARE OF ANIMALS AND ADDING CHAPTER 91.18 TO THE RICHMOND CITY
CODE.
WHEREAS, I.C. 35-46-3-1 et seq. provides for certain safeguards regarding the
humane treatment and care of animals; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, Indiana desires to provide for the proper care to maintain
the health and well being of animals within the City; and,
WHEREAS, the proper care of animals promotes the elimination of illness and disease to
further protect the citizens of the City of Richmond.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Wayne
County, Indiana as follows:
SECTION 1. Definitions
For purposes of this ordinance:
A. "Animal" is defined as: A vertebrate animal not including any human being.
B. "Owner" is defined as: Any person, partnership, or corporation owning, keeping or
harboring one or more animals. An animal shall be deemed to be harbored if it is fed
or sheltered for three consecutive days or more.
SECTION 2. Humane treatment of animals
A. An owner of an animal:
1. Shall provide his or her animal with:
(a) Wholesome, nutritious food and adequate water and fresh air
compatible with that animal's biological requirements to maintain body
weight, hydration and quality of life as deemed normal by community and
USDA standards.
(b) Shelter and protection from adverse weather (heat, cold,
wind,rain/snow) of such design that the animal(s) can be completely dry
and out of the wind, can heat the enclosed space with its own body heat,
has adequate ventilation to provide fresh air.
(c) Veterinary care when needed for an animal that is ill or injured.
(d) Living space of such size and design that the animal(s) can move
around and not be forced to sit, stand or lie in its own excrement or in
mud or puddles.
(e) If tied, the animal shall be restrained by a comfortable fitting buckle
collar or harness. The tie shall be of such length as to allow the
animal(s) access to its food, water and shelter, and ability to move
around.
2. Shall not abandon or neglect his or her animal.
B. Torture, mutilation, or killing an animal.
1. No person shall knowingly or intentionally;
(a) Torture, beat or mutilate an animal resulting in serious injury to
the animal, or
(b) Kill an animal.
2. Defense. It is a defense to a violation of Section 2(B)(1) of this Ordinance that an
accused person reasonably believed that the conduct or action in question was
necessary to:
(a) Prevent injury to the accused person or another person.
(b) Protect the property of the accused person from destruction or
substantial damage; or
(c) Prevent a seriously injured or seriously ill animal from
prolonged suffering.
C. Destruction of an animal is authorized under this ordinance only if:
1. The animal is destroyed by a veterinarian or approved animal shelter under
acceptable veterinary practices after it has been determined by the veterinarian or
animal shelter that it is in the best interest of the animal that it should be destroyed.
2. The destruction is conducted by a person who is engaged in an acceptable farm
management practice, by a research facility registered with the United States
Department Agriculture under the Animal Welfare Act, or as conducted for the
animal disease diagnostic laboratory established under I.C. 15-2.1-5-1, a research
facility licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture, a College or
University.
SECTION 4. Enforcement.
A. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be enforced by the Richmond Police
Department or any other person(s) authorized by the Board of Public Works and
Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana.
SECTION 5. Impoundment.
A. A law enforcement officer or any other person authorized to enforce the provisions
of this ordinance or to impound animals may take custody of the animal if he has
probable cause to believe:
1. That there has been a violation of this Ordinance, and
2. That the animal is being exposed to hazardous or inhumane conditions so as to
pose a public nuisance or substantial threat to the animal.
B. The animal shall be properly cared for pending disposition of charges under this
ordinance.
C. If the owner requests, a hearing shall be held before the Board of Public Works and
Safety to determine if the animal should be returned to the owner. If the Board
determines that probable cause does not exist to establish the conditions of Section
5(a)(1) and (2), the Board shall order the animal returned to its owner.
Notwithstanding a finding that probable cause does not exist, the Board, in its
discretion, may return the animal to its owner with the imposition of reasonable
requirements as may be necessary to insure future compliance by the owner with
this ordinance.
D. If a person is convicted of a provision under this ordinance, the Court or the Board of
Public Works and Safety may impose the following additional penalties against the
person:
1. A requirement that the person pay the cost of caring for the animal involved in
the offenses that are incurred during a period of impoundment authorized under this
Section.
2. An order terminating the persons' right to possession, title, custody or care of an
animal that was involved in the offense, if the Court or the Board of Public Works
and Safety finds that the animal may continue to be exposed to hazardous or inhumane
conditions so as to pose a public nuisance or substantial threat to the animal.
E. If a person's right to possession, title, custody or care of an animal is terminated
under subsection (D) (2) of this Section, the Court or the Board of Public Works
and Safety may award the animal to a humane society or other organization that has
as its principal purpose the humane treatment of animals.
SECTION 6. Penalty.
A. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall pay a fine in the
amount of $50.00 for each offense. Said fine shall be payable in the office of the City
Clerk. Failure to remit said fine in the specified time period shall result in issuance
of summons for said violation in the proper court of jurisdiction.
SECTION 7. Exceptions from ordinance.
A. Except as provided for in subsection B of this Section, this ordinance does not apply to
the following:
1. Fishing, hunting, trapping or any other conduct authorized under I.C. 14-2.
2. Conduct regarding livestock authorized under I.C. 15-5-7.
3. Veterinary practice authorized by standards adopted under I.C. 15-5-1.8.
4. Acceptable farm management practices.
5. Conduct authorized by the Indiana Meat and Poultry Inspection and Humane
Slaughter Act I.C. 16.6-5, and rules adopted under I.C. 16-6-5, for state or
federally inspected livestock slaughtering facilities.
6. A research facility registered with the United States Department of Agriculture
under the Animal Welfare Act.
7. Conduct which is otherwise authorized by a duly adopted ordinance of the City of
Richmond or statute of the State of Indiana or the United States.
SECTION 8. Unconstitutionality Clause
A. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance be
properly declared unconstitutional, or invalid for any reason the remainder of said
ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
this o?O gday of 1990.
President of Common Council
ATTEST:iP/f
Clfy Cler
PRESENTED by me to the Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana ,this day of
,-g,GG-- . . 1990.
City Clerk
APPROVED by me, Frank H. Waltermann, Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana, this
day of 1990
Mayor
ATTEST:
Cit Clerk
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PUBLICATION OF NOTICE [
Public notice is hereby made by the City Clerk of the City of Richmond, Indiana, of the adoption
and passage of Ordinance NO. 4-1990-AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA
PROVIDING FOR THE HUMANE CARE OF ANIMALS AND ADDING CHAPTER 91.18 TO THE
RICHMOND CITY CODE.[
BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana as
follows:[
SECTION 1. Definitions[
For purposes of this ordinance:[
A. "Animal' is defined as: A vertebrate animal not including any human being.[
B. "Owner" is defined as: Any person, partnership, or corporation owning, keeping or
harboring one or more animals. An animal shall be deemed to be harbored if it is fed or
sheltered for three consecutive days or more.[
SECTION 2. Humane treatment of animals[
A. An owner of an animal:[
1. Shall provide his or her animal with:[
(a) Wholesome, nutritious food and adequate water and fresh air compatible with that
animal's biological requirements to maintain body weight, hydration and quality of life
as deemed normal by community and USDA standards.[
(b) Shelter and protection from adverse weather (heat, cold, wind,rain/snow) of such
design that the animal(s) can be completely dry and out of the wind, can heat the enclosed
space with its own body heat, has adequate ventilation to provide fresh air.[
(c) Veterinary care when needed for an animal that is ill or injured.[
(d) Living space of such size and design that the animal(s) can move around and not be
forced to sit, stand or lie in its own excrement or in mud or puddles.[
(e) If tied, the animal shall be restrained by a comfortable fitting buckle collar or
harness. The tie shall be of such length as to allow the animal(s) access to its food,
water and shelter, and ability to move around.[
2. Shall not abandon or neglect his or her animal.[
B. Torture, mutilation, or killing an animal.[
1. No person shall knowingly or intentionally:[
(a) Torture, beat or mutilate an animal resulting in serious injury to the animal, or[
(b) Kill an animal.[
2. Defense. It is a defense to a violation of Section 2(B)(1) of this Ordinance that an accused
person reasonably believed that the conduct or action in question was necessary to:[
(a) Prevent injury to the accused person or another person.[
(b) Protect the property of the accused person from destruction or substantial damage;
or[
(c) Prevent a seriously injured or seriously ill animal from prolonged suffering.[
C. Destruction of an animal is authorized under this ordinance only if:[
1. The animal is destroyed by a veterinarian or approved animal shelter under acceptable
veterinary practices after it has been determined by the veterinarian or animal shelter that it
is in the best interest of the animal that it should be destroyed.[
2. The destruction is conducted by a person who is engaged in an acceptable farm management
practice, by a research facility registered with the United States Department Agriculture under
the Animal Welfare Act, or as conducted for the animal disease diagnostic laboratory established
under I.C. 15-2.1-5-1, a research facility licensed by the United States Department of
Agriculture, a College or University.[
SECTION 4. Enforcement.[
A. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be enforced by the Richmond Police Department or
any other person(s) authorized by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of
Richmond, Indiana.[
SECTION 5. Impoundment[
A. A law enforcement officer or any other person authorized to enforce the provisions of this
ordinance or to impound animals may take custody of the animal if he has probable cause to
believe:[
1. That there has been a violation of this Ordinance, and[
2. That the animal is being exposed to hazardous or inhumane conditions so as to pose a public
nuisance or substantial threat to the animal.[
B. The animal shall be properly cared for pending disposition of charges under this ordinance.[
C. If the owner requests, a hearing shall be held before the Board of Public Works and Safety to
determine if the animal should be returned to the owner. If the Board determines that probable
cause does not exist to establish the conditions of Section 5(a)(1) and (2), the Board shall
order the animal returned to its owner. j
Notwithstanding a finding that probable cause does not exist, the Board, in its discretion, may
return the animal to its owner with the imposition of reasonable requirements as may be
necessary to insure future compliance by the owner with this ordinance. [
D. If a person is convicted of a provision under this ordinance, the Court or the Board of Public
Works and Safety may impose the following additional penalties against the person:[
1, A requirement that the person pay the cost of caring for the animal involved in the offenses
that are incurred during a period of impoundment authorized under this Section.[
2. An order terminating the persons' right to possession, title, custody or care of an animal that
was involved in the offense, if the Court or the Board of Public Works and Safety finds that the
animal may continue to be exposed to hazardous or inhumane conditions so as to pose a public
nuisance or substantial threat to the animal.[
E. If a person's right to possession, title, custody or care of an animal is terminated under
subsection (D) (2) of this Section, the Court or the Board of Public Works and Safety may
award the animal to a humane society or other organization that has as its principal purpose the
humane treatment of animals.[
SECTION 6. Penalty.[
A. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall pay a fine in the amount of
$50.00 for each offense. Said fine shall be payable in the office of the City Clerk. Failure to
remit said fine in the specified time period shall result in issuance
violation in the proper court of jurisdiction.[
SECTION 7. Exceptions from ordinance.[
A. Except as provided for in subsection B of this Section, this ordinance does not apply to the
following:[
1. Fishing, hunting, trapping or any other conduct authorized under I.C. 14-2.[
2. Conduct regarding livestock authorized under I.C. 15-5-7.[
3. Veterinary practice authorized by standards adopted under I.C. 15-5-1.8.[
4. Acceptable farm management practices.[
5. Conduct authorized by the Indiana Meat and Poultry Inspection and Humane Slaughter Act I.C.
16-6-5, and rules adopted under I.C. 16-6-5, for state or federally inspected livestock
slaughtering facilities.[
6. A research facility registered with the United States Department of Agriculture under the
Animal Welfare Act.[
7. Conduct which is otherwise authorized by a duly adopted ordinance of the City of Richmond or
statute of the State of Indiana or the United States.[
SECTION 8. Unconstitutionality Clause[
A. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance be properly
declared unconstitutional, or invalid for any reason the remainder of said ordinance shall not be
affected thereby.[
A copy of this Ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Richmond,
Indiana, 5o North 5th Street, Richmond, Indiana. [
Mary Merchanthouse[
City Clerk[
Publish Date: February 26, 19901==
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC }TEARING[
ON ORDINANCE NO.4-1990 [
Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Wayne County,
Indiana will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 5, 1990 at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers in the Richmond Municipal Building located at 50 North 5th Street, on
the following:[
ORDINANCE NO. 4-1990-AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA
PROVIDING FOR THE HUMANE CARE OF ANIMALS AND ADDING CHAPTER 91.18 TO THE
RICHMOND CITY CODE.[
All parties interested in or affected by this Ordinance are invited to attend the public
hearing to speak in favor of or in opposition to said Ordinance.[
Mary Merchanthouse[
City Clerk[
Publish Date Jan. 22, 1990[==
DISPOSITION OF ORDINANCE NO.. 7 -199 0
RESOLUTION NO. -199
by Common Council
Jrdinanca No. q
Resolution No. _
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COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
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PUBLICATION DATES:
AMENDMENTS:
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