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Sec. 9.02.020. - Definitions.#
Animal at large. Any domesticated animal, whether or not licensed, not under restraint as defined below.
Animal boarding establishment. Any establishment that takes in animals for boarding for profit.
Animal grooming parlor. Any establishment maintained for the purpose of offering cosmetology services for animals for profit.
Animal shelter. A facility owned and/or operated by a governmental entity or any animal welfare organization that is incorporated within the State of Utah under U.C.A., 1953, § 76-9-302, as amended, and used for the care and custody of seized, stray homeless, quarantined, abandoned or unwanted dogs, cats, or domestic animals.
Animal under restraint. Any animal under the control of its owner or person having charge, care, custody or control. A dog shall be considered under control of the owner when on a leash or lead, confined within a vehicle or within the real property limits of the owner.
Bite. An actual puncture, tear, or abrasion of the skin inflicted by the teeth of an animal.
Cats. Any age feline of the domesticated types.
Cattery. An establishment for boarding, breeding, buying, grooming, or selling cats for profit.
Dog. Any canis over four months of age. Any canis under four months of age is a puppy.
Domesticated animals. Animals accustomed to live in or about the habitation of man, including but not limited to cats, dogs, fowl, horses, swine, goats and cattle.
Guard dog. A working dog which must be kept in a fenced run or other suitable enclosure during business hours or on a leash or wider absolute control while working, so it cannot come into contact with the public. This restriction does not apply to service dogs for people and governmental entitles and dogs used for agricultural purposes.
Holding facility. Any pet shop kennel cattery, groomery, animal shelter, humane establishment, or any other such facility used for holding animals.
Kennel. An establishment having four or more dogs for the purpose of boarding, breeding, buying, grooming, letting for lure, training for fee, selling, or agricultural use such as stock herding and guarding.
Leash or lead. Any chain, rope, or devised used to restrain an animal.
Neuter. A surgical procedure performed on male animals m which its testicles are removed.
Pet. A domesticated animal kept for pleasure rather than utility, including, but not limited to birds, cats, dogs, fish, hamsters, mice, and other animals associated with man's environment.
Pet shop. Any establishment containing cages or exhibition pens not part of a kennel or cattery, wherein dogs, cats, birds, or other pets for sale are kept or displayed.
Quarantine. The isolation of an animal in a substantial enclosure so that the animal is not subject to contact with other animals or unauthorized persons.
Spay. A surgical procedure performed on a female animal in which its ovaries and uterus are removed.
Stray. Any animal at large as defined herein.
Vicious animal. Any animal which is dangerous or aggressive, including, but not limited to, any animal winch has bitten or in any other manner attacked any person or animal.
Vicious dog. (a) Any dog, which in a vicious or terrorizing manner, approaches any person in apparent attitude of attack upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public grounds or places, (b) any dog with a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack, to cause injury or to otherwise endanger the safety of human beings or animals, or (c) any dog which bites inflicts injury, assaults, or otherwise attacks a human being or domestic animal on public or private property.
(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)
Sec. 9.02.030. - Memorandum of understanding concerning animal control within Summit County.#
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Purpose of the agreement. The purpose of this memorandum of understanding is to have a written understanding that Summit County will provide animal control services for the City of Kamas.
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Agreement to provide services. Summit County will provide animal control services to the City of Kamas according to Summit County Ordinance, as amended. Summit County will provide these services at no cost to the City of Kamas and Summit County will keep any money collected from any fees as described in this title. Only Summit County equipment and employees with be used for animal control services. Summit County will provide its own insurance to cover liability for animal control services provided by the county employees.
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Administration. Both parties agree that there is no separate entity created by this agreement to carry out its provisions and to the extent that this agreement requires administration as set forth herein. it shall be administered by the governing bodies. There shall be no real or personal property acquired jointly by the parties as a result of the agreement.
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No third party beneficiary. This agreement shall not be construed as or deemed to be an agreement for the benefit of any third party or parties, and no third party or parties shall have any right of action for any cause whatsoever.
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Entire agreement. This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and shall not be modified or changed in any manner except by an instrument in writing executed by both parties. If any term or provision of this agreement or application thereof to any person or circumstances shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement. or the application of such term of provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and each term and provision of this agreement shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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Notices. All notices, demands, requests and other writings required or permitted to be given shall be deemed duly given if delivered or if mailed by registered or certified mail. postage prepaid, if addressed to the following:
City of Kamas
Summit County
Attn: Anita Lewis
P.O. Box 128
Coalville, Utah 84017
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Duration. This agreement will continue without expiration until one or both parties notify the other in writing to terminate the agreement. If a party desires to terminate the agreement, the party shall provide 60 days advance written notice as provided for in this section.
(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)