Establishes the offense of unlawful dog tethering or chaining

Summary

The bill makes it a Class B misdemeanor to tether or chain a dog in ways that endanger its health or safety, such as leaving it unsupervised, without shelter, food, water, or using an improper tether. It applies to dog owners and anyone restraining a dog, with exemptions for camping, recreation, and hunting. Violations can lead to arrest and the dog may be seized by animal control.

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