§ 6-14. Administering of poisonous substances prohibited.  


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  • It shall be unlawful for any person to administer any poisonous or noxious drug or substance to any animal, or to expose any animal to any poisonous or noxious drug or substance, whether on public or private property, or whether such animal be on the property of its owner or another, when such substance is capable of causing the death or dangerous sickness of any domestic or household animal including, but not limited to, dogs and cats. Controlled programs under the direction of the health department or a licensed exterminator in performance of his job, or licensed veterinarians, euthanasia technicians, or animal control officers in the performance of humane euthanasia are excluded.

(Code 1982, § 6-14; Ord. No. 2777, § 6, 3-24-2003)