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Subd 11 Subd 12 Subd 13 Subd 14 Kennel, private. Any parcel of property on which more than two (2) dogs over six (6) months of age are kept for private enjoyment and not for monetary gain. Every kennel shall be enclosed or fenced in such a manner as to prevent the running at large or escape of animals confined therein. Private Kennels shall be allowed in all zoning districts upon parcels of property five (5) acres or more in size following issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Owner. Any person, firm, corporation, organization, or department, possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in, or having temporary or permanent custody or control of an animal. Under Restraint. Controlled by a leash of not more than six (6) feet in length; under restraint by an electrical device, i.e. electric fence provided the animal is wearing a shock collar made for that specific electrical device; or within the limits of its owner's premises in any residential district; under the voice or signal command of a competent person whose command the animal will obey immediately in other zoning districts. An unattended dog on the property of another, without the consent of such property owner, is "at large" and not under restraint, even though it might be on a leash. 502.2 Enforcement Personnel: Subd 1 Enforcement. A The provisions of this Section may be enforced by any of the following: (1) The primary law enforcement agency of the community. (2) The animal control officer as designated by the City. (3) The animal control facility contracted with by the City. B For the purpose of discharging the duties imposed by this chapter and to enforce its provisions, any animal control officer or any police officer is empowered to enter upon any premise upon which any domestic or non- domestic animal is kept and to demand the exhibition of such animal by the owner of such animal and the license and rabies certificate for such animal. Any police officer may enter the premises where any animal is kept in a reportedly cruel or inhumane manner and demand to examine such animal and to take possession of such animal when, in such officer's opinion, the animal's life is in danger. Page 3