Page 1 of 46 One reading ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances regarding animal care and control by adding and clarifying definitions, creating and revising sections regarding microchipping registration, failure to reclaim, impoundment of abandoned or unrestrained animals, dangerous and aggressive dogs, adequate sheltering of canines, and the feeding of animals; providing for severance, publication, and an effective date. WHEREAS, the Chapter 6 Ordinances governing the care and treatment of animals were adopted on March 25, 1981. WHEREAS, a complete revision of Chapter 6 has not taken place since December 14, 2014. WHEREAS, the revisions have been presented to and approved by the Corpus Christi Animal Care Services Advisory Board on January 20, 2021. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS THAT: SECTION 1. Chapter 6, Animal Care and Control, of the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by adding language that is underlined (added) and deleting the language that is stricken (deleted) to the existing text as set forth in this Ordinance. Chapter 6 of the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows: Chapter 6 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 6-1. Definitions. (a) As used in this chapter, the following words have the meanings ascribed to them in this section: Abandoned animal means an animal left without care by the owner and or keeper without making reasonable arrangements for assumption of custody by another person. Animal means any living vertebrate creature, domestic or wild, other than Homo sapiens. Animal care officer means the animal care services division manager, employees of the animal care services division, or authorized agents of animal care services. Animal care services means a division of the City of Corpus Christi Police Department responsible for enforcing state and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations regarding the care and keeping of animals, including the provisions of this chapter. Animal Care Services Manager means the program manager of Corpus Christi Animal Care Services.
Chapter 6: ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
Jul 10, 2023
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