Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado

5-1-1. – County regulations adopted by reference.

The Town adopts, by reference, Ordinance 4 and Resolution 1985-8-6 of Grand County, Colorado, governing animal control within the County, specifically governing rabies control, reporting of animal bites, licensing of dogs, restraint of animals running at large, restraint of vicious animals, impoundment of animals, licensing of kennels and pet shops, prohibition of certain species of animals, prohibition of inhumane treatment of animals and describing penalties for violations of such provisions (referred to as “Grand County Animal Control Regulations”), with such amendments as are set forth in this Chapter.

5-1-4. – Dogs running at large prohibited.

The Grand County Animal Control Regulations adopted by reference in this Chapter are amended by deleting Section 1.11, definition of “Running at Large” and Section 5.1 “Restraining” and replacing them with the following provisions concerning restraining dogs:

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(K) Any person found guilty of violating this Section shall:

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(2) Upon the conviction of a second offense involving the same animal, be fined a sum not less than ninety dollars ($90.00) and be required to spay or neuter and microchip the animal unless the owner provides a written statement from a licensed veterinarian that the spay or neuter procedure would be harmful or dangerous to the health of the animal; and