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HB 889 Dogs, tethering of; locality authorized to adopt an ordinance to restrict.

Introduced by: Robert D. Orrock, Sr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Tethering of dogs; local ordinance. Authorizes the governing body of any locality to adopt an ordinance restricting the tethering of a dog outdoors. The ordinance may limit the maximum number of hours or the weather conditions during which the dog may remain tethered but shall not restrict normal hunting or agricultural activities. The bill provides that its provisions shall not repeal, amend, impair, or affect any tethering ordinance adopted prior to July 1, 2018.


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