Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions — Council Updates

CHAPTER 55 ANIMAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL A. A prize for participating in a game. B. A prize for participating in a fair. C. An inducement or condition for visiting a place of business or attending an event sponsored by a business. D. An inducement or condition for executing a contract that includes provisions unrelated to the ownership, care, or disposition of the pet. 2. Exceptions. This section does not apply to any of the following: A. A pet shop licensed pursuant to Section 162.5 of the Code of Iowa if the award of a pet is provided in connection with the sale of a pet on the premises of the pet shop. B. Youth programs associated with 4-H Clubs; Future Farmers of America; the Izaak Walton League of America; or organizations associated with outdoor recreation, hunting, or fishing, including but not limited to the Iowa Sportsmen’s Federation. 55.16 PENALTY PROVISION. The City may elect, at its sole discretion, to prosecute any violation either as a simple misdemeanor or a municipal infraction. Each day in which any such violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate offense. 55.17 TAMPERING WITH A RABIES VACCINATION TAG. It is unlawful to tamper with a rabies vaccination tag. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 351.45) 1. A person commits the offense of tampering with a rabies vaccination tag if all of the following apply: A. The person knowingly removes, damages, or destroys a rabies vaccination tag as described in Section 351.35 of the Code of Iowa. B. The rabies vaccination tag is attached to a collar worn by a dog, including as provided in Sections 351.25 and 351.26 of the Code of Iowa. 2. This section shall not apply to an act taken by any of the following: A. The owner of the dog, an agent of the owner, or a person authorized to take action by the owner. B. A peace officer. C. A veterinarian. D. An animal shelter or pound. 55.18 TAMPERING WITH AN ELECTRONIC HANDLING DEVICE. It is unlawful to tamper with an electronic handling device. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 351.46) 1. A person commits the offense of tampering with an electronic handling device if all of the following apply: A. The person knowingly removes, disables, or destroys an electronic device designed and used to maintain custody or control of the dog or modify the dog’s behavior. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 450 -