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§ 10-101
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Title 10 : Animal Control
Chapter 1 : Domestic Animals

10-102 : Running at large prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for any person owning or being in charge of any cows, sheep, horses, mules or goats, or any chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, or other domestic fowl, cattle, livestock, or any domesticated animals knowingly or negligently to permit any of them to run at large in any street, alley, or unenclosed lot within the corporate limits.

Any person, including its owner, knowingly or negligently permitting an animal to run at large may be prosecuted under this section even if the animal is picked up and disposed of under other provisions of this chapter, whether or not the disposition includes returning the animal to its owner. (1993 Code, § 10-102, modified)