ORDINANCE NO. BL2004-306
An ordinance amending Chapter 8.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require dog owners to cleanup and remove excrement left by their dogs on public property.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Chapter 8.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws be and the same is hereby amended by adding the following new Section 8.04.180:
“8.04.180 Removal of excrement from public property.
A dog owner shall clean up and remove any excrement left by his/her dog(s) on any public property. Violations of this section shall be punishable by a fifty dollar fine.”
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its enactment, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Sponsored by: Ludye Wallace
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY |
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| Introduced: | July 20, 2004 |
| Passed First Reading: | July 20, 2004 |
| Referred to: | Health,
Hospitals & Social
Services Committee Parks, Library, Recreation & Public Entertainment Facility Committee Public Works Committee |
| Deferred Indefinitely: | August 3, 2004 |
| Withdrawn: | August 21, 2007 |