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other inherently dangerous conditions including attack by predatory animals. Potable water must be available to the animal at all times. B) Adequate shelter shall be a structure that is large enough for the animal, whether it be livestock or pet, to stand naturally, turn around and lie down inside of the structure without being exposed to the elements of weather. The roof and walls of the structure shall be water proof and wind proof. Bedding must be furnished and shall be kept clean and dry to preserve insulating properties. Insulation and an inner wall must be included in the structure for dogs with short fur to provide adequate protection from cold. During cold weather a moveable flap shall be placed over the entrance of the structure to preserve the dog’s body heat. Adequate shelter from the sun may be provided by a tarp placed in a manner to provide deep shade and allow air to pass through for ventilation. C) Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall, if it is the first offense, be given a written warning, and if it is the second or subsequent offense, shall be subject to a fine of fifty ($50.00) dollars. Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Department of Natural Resources/ Falmouth Animal Control. AMENDMENT: Delete “or farm animal” from section A) line one and delete “whether it be livestock or pet” from section B) line one VOTED: By a declared majority vote, a quorum being present on Thursday, April 5, 2007 the Town voted to amend Article 50. AMENDMENT: Delete Section B in its’ entirety VOTED: By a declared majority vote, a quorum being present on Thursday, April 5, 2007 the Town voted to amend Article 50. VOTED: By a declared majority vote, a quorum being present on Thursday, April 5, 2007 the Town voted to amend ch. 83 of the Code of Falmouth, animals, by adding a new section to be appropriately numbered by the Town Clerk, as follows: A) Any person owning, keeping or otherwise responsible for a companion animal who confines that animal to his property by tethering, fencing, or other means shall provide for that animal access to adequate shelter from the elements of weather such as precipitation, cold and heat and protection from entanglements or other inherently dangerous conditions including attack by predatory animals. Potable water must be available to the animal at all times. B) Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall, if it is the first offense, be given a written warning, and if it is the second or subsequent offense, shall be subject to a fine of fifty ($50.00) dollars. APRIL 2007 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - 32 -
ARTICLE 51: To see if the Town will vote to amend ch. 83, sec. 15B(1) of the Code of Falmouth, licensing of dogs, to read as follows: (1) Any owner or keeper of four (4) or more dogs, six (6) months of age or over, and not eligible for a multiple dog license, shall obtain a kennel license upon written application to the Town Clerk and approval of the Zoning Enforcement Officer and Animal Control Officer, who shall inspect the proposed licensed premises for compliance with basic standards of cleanliness, proper care and confinement as recommended by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and record keeping as required by the law. The Animal Control office shall thereafter inspect each licensed premise at least one time each year. Application for kennel license may also require a Special Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals if the zoning by-law so provides. Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Department of Natural Resources/ Falmouth Animal Control. VOTED: By a unanimous vote, a quorum being present on Thursday April 5, 2007 the Town voted Article 51 as printed. ARTICLE 52: To see if the Town will vote to amend ch. 83, sec. 18 of the Code of Falmouth, Dogs at large, to read as follows: § 83-18. Restraining of dogs required; exceptions. In accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 140, §§ 173 and 173A, all dogs shall be restrained from running at large, unless said dogs are leashed and accompanied by the owner or keeper or a person authorized by said owner or keeper or under the immediate and effective voice and sight control of a competent handler. The preceding order shall be in force with the following exceptions: A. Hunting dogs may run at large for supervised hunting during legal hunting season. B. The training of hunting dogs will also be excepted from the restraining order providing the training meets with the approval of the Director of Natural Resources. Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Department of Natural Resources/ Falmouth Animal Control. VOTED: By a counted vote of 75 in favor and 91 opposed, a quorum being present on Thursday, April 5, 2007 the Town voted not to pass Article 52. ARTICLE 53: To see if the Town will vote to amend ch. 83, sec. 19 of the Code of Falmouth, Dogs at large, to read as follows: § 83-19. Fines. APRIL 2007 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - 33 -
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