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WHAT METRO SAYS....ABOUT PET-POO-POOS (Rev: 2009)

Louisville Metro Government Ordinance: Chp 91, Sec. 10

(Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003, 2005 and 2007) 
§ 91.010  SANITARY DISPOSAL OF ANIMAL FECES REQUIRED.

     (A)     It shall be unlawful for any owner or person in charge of a dog, cat, or other four-footed mammal, poultry or other fowl to permit such animal to be on school grounds, metro parks or other public property, or on any private property other than that of the owner or person in charge or control of such animal without the permission of the owner of said property, or on any streets, sidewalks, highways, or rights-of-way of the Metro Government other thanduly designated bridle paths, without the owner or person in charge of such animals to have in his or her possession, a suitable device for the picking up, collection and proper sanitary disposal of the animal feces or manure.  Equine animals being used for recreational purposes are exempt.

     (B)     It shall be unlawful for the owner or person in charge of a dog or cat, or other four-footed mammal, poultry or other fowl to permit or allow such animal to excrete manure or feces on school grounds, metro parks or other public property, or on any private property other than that of the owner or person in charge or control of such animal without the permission of the owner of said property, or on any streets, sidewalk, highways, or rights-of-way of the Metro Government other than duly designated bridle paths, unless the owner or person in control of such animal immediately removes all feces deposited by such animal and disposes of same in a sanitary manner.  Equine animals being used for recreational purposes are exempt.

     (C)     This Section shall not apply to blind or visually impaired persons accompanied by a "seeing eye" dog used for their assistance.

Penalty for Violations

§ 91.999  PENALTY.
     (A)     Any person violating any of the following provisions: §§ 91.007, 91.009, 91.037, 91.050 through 91.054, 91.056, 91.058 through 91.060, 91.098, or 91.110 shall be deemed guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500 or be imprisoned for a period not to exceed twelve months in jail, or both so fined and imprisoned.  Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

     (B)     Except as provided in Division (A) directly above, any person violating any other provision of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of up to a Class B misdemeanor and may be punished up to a $250 fine or imprisoned for a period not to exceed 90 days in jail, or both so fined and imprisoned.  Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.