ORDINANCE REQUIRING REGISTRATION AND PROOF OF RABIES VACCINATION FOR DOGS IN THE CITY LIMITS; PROVIDING AND AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSMENT OF FINES FOR VIOLATIONS.
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of residents and all persons coming within the City of Ramona, Kansas, that all dogs in the City Limits shall be registered and provide proof of vaccination;
THEREFORE, be ordained by the governing body of the City of Ramona, Kansas;
i.) A 1st Offense shall be punishable by a $100 fine.
ii.) A 2nd Offense shall be punishable by a $150.00 fine and removal of the animal from the City Limits.
b.) In addition to penalties, the Court may assess Court Costs on any case it deems appropriate.
c.) Law Enforcement personnel may take possession of any animal that is not current with its vaccination record to a local veterinary practice to house the animal to ensure compliance with this Ordinance. All costs of said veterinary say shall be borne by the owner of the animal.
6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances conflicting with any of the provisions of this ordinance are hereby replaced and repealed.
7. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and one publication in the Marion County Record, the official city newspaper.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the governing body of the City of Ramona, Kansas, this 11th day of January, 2016.
Signed by Mayor Byron Noeth
Attested by Jessica Gilbert, City Clerk
Approved as to form by Brian L. Bina, City Attorney