ORDINANCE NO. _____, SERIES 2021
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS.
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBERS MARKUS WINLKER AND
AMY HOLTON STEWART
WHEREAS, it is an obligation and responsibility of all animal owners to ensure the safety and wellbeing of animals under their care; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will clarify the basic requirements necessary for the adequate care of animals in our local community; and
WHEREAS, from 2016 through 2020, there were an average of 280 calls per year in Jefferson County concerning animals in hot cars, which can create a life-threatening situation in a matter of minutes, depending on the temperature; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will better enable first responders to address these situations so as to ensure the safety and well-being of animals in Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS, these changes will help ensure that animals in Jefferson County will not endure unnecessary suffering and improve understanding of the responsibilities of animal ownership in this community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: LMCO Section 91.001 is amended as follows:
? 91.001 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDON or ABANDONMENT. ABANDONMENT consists of leaving an animal for a period in excess of 24 hours, without the animal's owner or the owners' designated caretaker providing all provisions of necessity as defined in this chapter and checking on the animal's condition.
AGRICULTURAL USE. A tract of at least five contiguous acres for the production of agricultural or horticultural crops, as defined in KRS 100.111.
ALTERED ANIMAL. Any animal that...
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