Santa Fe County, New Mexico

§ 95.51 Unattended animals on private property.

(A) It shall be unlawful to tether an unattended dog as a form of confinement on private property. “Unattended” for purposes of this section means the owner or other person having charge, custody, care, or control over the dog is not immediately present.

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(C) Violations of these requirements will constitute an act of neglect or cruelty and will subject the animal to impoundment immediately and penalties to the owner.