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Members warn omission of enforcement detail could render local animal ordinance unenforceable
Summary
Task force members noted the MCA includes animal-neglect provisions but warned that failing to specify enforcement mechanisms in the local ordinance could shift responsibility to another agency and undercut local implementation.
The task force discussed enforcement mechanics and legal constraints tied to the County's authority under MCA. Members noted that the MCA includes provisions covering animal neglect and referenced national protection standards, but they expressed concern that the draft county ordinance lacks specific enforcement language that would make its provisions actionable.
Michelle Lennon cautioned that without clear enforcement mechanisms, the ordinance could be unenforceable and default enforcement responsibilities to another agency. The group agreed enforcement clarity must be part of the draft ordinance revisions before formal adoption.
