Gilmer County Animal control ordinance information
Public concerns about stray and unwanted animals have led the
Gilmer County Board of Commissioners to move forward with a new animal control
ordinance.
The proposed 12-page ordinance such things as animals who are a public nuisance
which includes animals “found at large, who damage property of anyone other than
its owner, that chase cars, attacks other domestic animals, that attacks
pedestrians or passersby unprovoked, that are deemed to be a menace to the
public health, welfare or safety, or found sick, dead, or injured on public
property.
The ordinance also provides penalties for violations of its provisions, such as
running at large, disturbing the peace, keeping diseased or sick animals,
cruelty to animals, fighting animals, allowing animals in heat to run at large,
or damaging property.
The ordinance also covers dangerous animals and penalties for keeping dangerous
animals.
For a copy of the ordinance click here.