Holly Springs, Georgia

Sec. 14-44. – Restraint.

(b) A dog is considered not under restraint or control when it is running at large, whether wearing a collar and tag or not. Reasonable care and precautions shall be taken to prevent the dog from leaving the real property limits of its owner, guardian, possessor, or custodian, and to ensure that:

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(4) It shall be unlawful for the owner, possessor, guardian or custodian of any animal to restrain or anchor an 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 animal’s owner, possessor, guardian, or custodian to temporarily restrain the 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.