Under existing law, animals are afforded protections regarding their care in this state. This bill would require certain methods be used when tethering or confining a dog. This bill would require certain minimum care be provided to dogs kept outside using one of these methods. This bill would exempt certain persons and activities from these requirements. This bill would provide a criminal penalty for tethering or confining a dog in violation of this act. This bill would also provide for county and municipal animal control officers to inspect and enforce violations of this act.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-11-244, 13A-11-245