Sewell's Point trims animal-control language, removing 'growling' from first-reading draft

Aug 28, 2024

Commissioners accepted first reading of Ordinance 4‑67 amending animal-control rules but instructed staff to remove the word 'growling' and instead add language criminalizing behaviors that cause a well‑founded fear; the motion passed on first reading.

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At first reading the commission reviewed Ordinance 4‑67, an update to the town’s animal-control provisions that adopts elements of the county’s animal-control ordinance by reference while tailoring local definitions.

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