§ 12-3-109. PUBLIC NUISANCE ANIMALS.

(a)

"Public nuisance animal" defined. In this section, "public nuisance animal" means an animal that:

(1)

Damages the property of a person other than its owner;

(2)

Causes unsanitary conditions in or on public property;

(3)

Excessively makes disturbing noises;

(4)

Chases passing vehicles; or

(5)

Is an animal at large that is female dog or cat in heat.

(b)

Prohibition. An owner of an animal may not allow it to be a public nuisance animal.

(1988 Code, §§ 6-1, 6-7) (Bill No. 69-95, § 4, 7-1-1995; Bill No. 146-97, § 1, 1-26-1998; Bill No. 3-00, § 4, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 63-01, § 1, 8-10-2001; Bill No. 72-03, § 24, 7-1-2004)