§ 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.