§ 6-14. Restraint, control or confinement.

(a)

All pets and animals cared for by an owner must be kept under restraint/control. Any animal not so controlled will be deemed unlawfully running at large.

(b)

When any pet or animal cared for by an owner is found unlawfully running at large or to be a public nuisance, a notice of violation or a uniform ordinance summons may be issued to the owner in accordance with section 6-20(f) or the officer may take custody of the pet or animal. The officer may, if in pursuit of the pet or animal, have the right to enter upon private property to take it into custody or to place humane animal capture cages on the property of consenting property owners.

(c)

No pet or animal cared for by an owner shall be permitted on school grounds, on public right-of-way, or in a shopping area or similar public place unless on a leash at all times or if assisting handicapped persons or under the control of a responsible person and obedient to that person's commands. Any animal not so restrained will be deemed unlawfully running at large.

(d)

The owner shall exercise proper care and control of his pets or animals to prevent them from becoming a public nuisance as defined in this section and section 6-22.

(e)

The owner shall confine a dangerous animal within a building or secure enclosure in accordance with the S.C. Code 1976, § 47-3-720 and section 6-21 of this article.

(f)

Every female dog or cat in heat shall be kept confined in a building or secure enclosure or in a veterinary hospital or boarding kennel in such a manner so as not to create a nuisance.

(Ord. No. 98-3, 4-6-98)