Chandler, Arizona

14-35.1. – Definitions.

Extreme weather conditions means the actual or effective outdoor temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit; a heat advisory has been issued by a local, state, or national authority for the area; or a monsoon, hurricane, tropical-storm, dust-storm or tornado warning has been issued for the area by a local, state, or national authority.

14-38. – Unlawful restraint of dog.

A. A person shall not restrain a dog outside by use of a restraint that unreasonably limits the dog’s movement or during extreme weather conditions. a restraint unreasonably limits a dog’s movement if the restraint:

1. Uses a collar that is not properly fitted to the dog;

2. Is in length shorter than ten (10) feet;

3. Places the dog in unsafe or unsanitary conditions;

4. Causes injury to the dog; or

5. Does not permit the dog access to food, water, shade, dry ground, or shelter.

B. A person in violation of this section shall be guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor and shall be punished in accordance with Section 1-8 of Chapter 1 of this Code.