Morgan County, Georgia

Sec. 10-10. – Tethering.

It shall be unlawful for any domestic animal to be chained, tied, fastened or otherwise tethered to dog houses, trees, fences, vehicles or other stationary objects as a means of permanent confinement, except that the animal may be temporarily confined by a tether while attended by its owner or at the discretion of the Morgan County Animal Services Department. Any tether used must be attached to a collar or harness and shall not be wrapped directly around the animal’s neck. Such tethers shall not be excessively heavy or weighted and must not inhibit the animal’s movement.