Blue Ridge, Georgia

Sec. 8-14. – Restraint.

(b) It shall be unlawful to restrain or tether a domestic animal by means of a tether, chain, cable, rope or cord, unless the tether or other restraint is being held by a competent person. An exception shall be made for the limited purpose of allowing the domestic animal’s owner, possessor, guardian or custodian to temporarily restrain the domestic animal by such means to allow the animal’s needs to be met, such as the time necessary to clean the animal’s living quarters, feed and water.