Change city law to call pet owners 'guardians' instead of 'owners'
In Plain English
The city's animal control law currently uses the term 'owner' to describe people who have pets. This change updates the language to 'guardian' throughout the municipal code. The legal requirements for pet registration, licensing, and care remain exactly the same.
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Adopt Ordinance No. 5-12 N.S.
5 to 1
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