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Gallatin County Dog Control Ordinances

Dog at Large 2003-01-04
“At Large” shall mean any dog off the premises of the owner or its agent and not under immediate control by a reasonable leash, tether, lead, or other physical control devise, hand control, voice control or signal control of a capable person.

First Offense - $50
Second Offense - $100
Third Offense - $150

Vicious and Dangerous Dog 2003-01-5
"Vicious Dog" shall mean any dog which bites or attempts to bite any human being without provocation.
“Dangerous Dog” shall mean a dog which harasses, chases, bites or attempts to bite any animal.

Fine is set by Judge and not to exceed $500 for first offense.

Barking Dog 2003-01-6
A barking dog is any dog which unreasonably annoys or disturbs any person by continuous and habitual barking, howling, yelping, crying, or whining.

First Offense - $50
Second Offense - $100
Third Offense - $150

Cruelty to Animals 2003-01-07
It is illegal to mistreat or neglect an animal by beating, tormenting, injuring, killing or carrying an animal in a cruel manner, or failing to provide such animal with proper drink, food, shelter or obvious veterinary care, or abandoning any animal where it becomes a public charge.

Fine is set by Judge and not to exceed $1000 for first offense.  Second offense is a felony.

Rabies Vaccination and Control 2003-01-8
It is unlawful to be an owner of a dog over the age of six months that is not currently vaccinated for rabies.
It is unlawful to be an owner of a dog over the age of six months that is not wearing a collar with a tag showing proof thereof.

First Offense - $50
Second Offense - $100
Third Offense - $150



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