Section 6-2-3 Running at Large
A. It shall be the absolute responsibility of every owner to prevent any dog from running at large within the corporate limits of the Town including, but not limited to, streets, alleys, sidewalks, vacant lots, schoolyards, private property owned by a person other than the owner of the dog, and private easements used for access by persons other than the dog owner or possessor. The fact that such dog runs at large by reason of some other person’s actions, failure to act or other circumstances shall not be deemed a defense to prosecution under this section.
B. A dog is not deemed to be at large:
1. While it is tethered or restrained by a leash, chain, rope or cord of sufficient strength so as to keep the dog under control by owner or completely on the premises where secured.
2. While participating in field trials, organized school, club or park-sponsored shows.
3. While the dog is confined by an enclosure.
C. An Enforcement Officer may apprehend and impound any dog running at large or cite the owner into the Town Court, or both. [Ordinance #315, 2008; prior code § 6-2-3.]