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SUMMARY ORDINANCE 2011-455 NOTICE: THIS PUBLISHED MATERIAL IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF HUGO. THE FULL TEXT OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE HUGO CITY HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. TITLE: An ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article I. IN GENERAL, Sections 10-1 through 10-3, Article II. DOGS, Sections 10-25 through 10-39, to add the following: SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE: Article I. In General. Sec. 10-2 - Animal control authority: The animal control authority shall have powers necessary for enforcement of this chapter, including authority to issue complaints for violations. Sec. 10-3 - Interference with enforcement: Adding language that prohibits the interference with enforcement of this ordinance. Article II. DOGS Sec. 10-25 — Exemptions: Except where duties are expressly stated, this article does not apply to hospitals, clinics, and other premises operated by licensed veterinarians exclusively for the care and treatment of dogs. Sec. 10-26 - Seizure of dogs; impounding: Adding language to allow the Animal Control Authority to seize or impound a dog found to be in violation of this ordinance. Sec. 10-27 — Redeeming Animals: Adding language as to the procedures to redeem a dog after it has been seized or impounded. Sec. 10-28 - Rabies Vaccination Required: Adding language requiring vaccinations and proper identification for a dog. Sec. 10-29 - Animal bites and animals exposed to rabies: Adding language to on what happens following a dog bite or when an animals is exposed to rabies. Sec. 10-30- Running at large prohibited: No person shall allow a dog to run at large at any time, except dogs used as a necessary element of a bona fide livestock operation. Sec. 10-31 - Abandonment prohibited: No person shall abandon any dog within the city. Sec. 10-32 - Nuisances: Adding language for unlawful acts or conditions that would be considered a public nuisances and unlawful.