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Selma adopts ordinance making public abandonment of animals a misdemeanor
Summary
The council adopted a new municipal ordinance that makes leaving or abandoning animals in public a punishable offense; city attorney and residents discussed enforcement limits and offense scope.
The Selma City Council on Sept. 2 adopted an ordinance adding a municipal prohibition on leaving or abandoning animals in public places within city limits, prescribing misdemeanor penalties to increase deterrence.
City Attorney (unnamed) told the council the ordinance adds a new section to chapter 2 of title 6 of the Selma Municipal Code and is built on an interpretation of Penal Code Section 597 (animal cruelty). The city attorney explained the ordinance makes leaving or abandoning an animal accessible to the public a violation and allows officers to charge a misdemeanor (potential penalties: up to $5,000 fine and/or six…
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