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    The document is a memorandum recommending revisions to Horry County's code regarding the outdoor tethering of small animals. It discusses concerns about inhumane tethering from the public and animal care center. A proposed ordinance amendment incorporates other counties' regulations and the humane society's recommendations to restrict improper tethering. The recommendation is for County Council to consider the proposed ordinance amendment.

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    Decision Memorandum

    Date: September 7, 2018


    Prepared by: H. Randolph Haldi, Deputy County Attorney
    Re: Small Animal Tethering

    ISSUE:

    Staff was requested to review the Small Animal Management provisions of the Horry County Code
    of Ordinances to address concerns about the outdoor tethering of small animals.

    DISCUSSION:

    Members of the public have provided input regarding the inhumane tethering of dogs in our
    community, requesting that the County revise the tethering provisions found in the Small Animal
    Management section of the Horry County Code of Ordinances so as to increase protections
    concerning the inhumane treatment or abuse of animals.

    The Horry County Animal Care Center has advised that it receives 1-2 animals per month who
    have suffered injuries as the result of improper or inhumane tethering. Law enforcement has
    further advised that revised regulations may provide for additional circumstances in which police
    intervention would be warranted.

    To address these concerns, a proposed amendment to the existing provisions was prepared that is
    consistent with regulations adopted by several other South Carolina counties and municipalities,
    and incorporates the recommendations provided by the Grand Strand Humane Society.

    RECOMMENDATION:

    Staff has prepared a proposed ordinance amending the current Small Animal Management
    provisions of Chapter 4 of the Horry County Code of Ordinances for consideration by County
    Council.
    COUNTY OF HORRY ) ORDINANCE NO. -18
    STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )

    AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 (ANIMALS AND FOWL), SECTION 4-3(c)(2)


    OF THE HORRY COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE
    RESTRICTIONS REGARDING THE OUTDOOR TETHERING OF SMALL ANIMALS.

    WHEREAS, County Council recognizes the importance of protecting the health and welfare
    of small animals, and desires to discourage the inhumane treatment or abuse of such
    animals within the unincorporated areas of Horry County for the benefit of all residents,
    citizens, and visitors; and

    WHEREAS, the Small Animal Management provisions of the Horry County Code of
    Ordinances do not currently provide adequate restrictions with regard to the tethering of
    small animals within the unincorporated areas of Horry County.

    NOW, THEREFORE, by the power and authority granted to the Horry County Council by
    the Constitution of the State of South Carolina and the powers granted to the County by the
    General Assembly of the State, the following hereby is ordained and enacted:

    1. CODE AMENDMENT: Chapter 4, Section 4-3(c)(2) of the Horry County Code of


    Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:

    A. Section 4-3(c)(2) is amended to clarify the restrictions regarding the outdoor


    tethering of small animals.

    As amended, Section 4-3(c)(2) shall read as follows:

    Sec. 4-3. – Care and treatment; creating public nuisance.

    (c) Unlawful acts:

    (2) Keep a vicious or unruly dog, unless under restraint by a fence or chain
    so that such dog cannot reach persons not on land owned, leased or
    controlled by him; however, chains used should be of adequate length
    and appropriate weight to allow the animal adequate freedom of
    movement, and should be attached with an appropriately fitted collar
    around the neck of the animal;

    (2) Tethering—It shall be unlawful to tether an animal while outdoors,


    except when all of the following conditions are met:

    (A) The animal must be over the age of six months.

    (B) The tether is connected to the animal with a buckle-type collar


    or a body harness made of nylon or leather, and such collar or
    harness is not less than one inch in width and is at least one
    inch greater in diameter than the animal’s neck or torso.

    (C) The tether has the following properties:


    1. A minimum 8-foot length;

    2. A swivel-type termination at both ends; and

    3. Total weight does not exceed ten percent of the animal’s


    body weight.

    (D) The animal is not outside for longer than 15 minutes during
    extreme weather, including, but not limited to, temperatures
    above 100 degrees Fahrenheit or below 36 degrees Fahrenheit,
    snow, hail, tornadoes, thunderstorms, tropical storms, or
    hurricanes.

    (E) The animal is tethered so as to prevent injury, strangulation, or


    entanglement.

    (F) The animal has access to water, food, and shelter.

    (G) The animal is not tethered where any object may interfere or
    impede free movement of the tether.

    (H) The animal is not sick or injured.

    (I) The animal is not tethered in such proximity to any other


    tethered animal that would allow entanglement.

    (J) The animal is not tethered on any property with an unoccupied


    dwelling, to include, but not be limited to, abandoned or
    condemned buildings.

    (K) Any pulley, running line, or trolley system to which a tether is


    attached shall be no less than 8 feet in length and no more than
    seven feet above ground.

    This section shall not apply to animals tethered as part of training for
    hunting or sport dogs, for animals involved in public events (dog shows,
    fairs, etc.) or animals at campgrounds located within the unincorporated
    areas of Horry County.

    Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a person from


    walking a small animal on a hand-held leash.

    2. SEVERABILITY. If any Section, Subsection, or part of this Ordinance shall be deemed


    or found to conflict with a provision of South Carolina law, or other pre-emptive legal
    principle, then that Section, Sub-section or part of this Ordinance shall be deemed
    ineffective, but the remaining parts of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

    3. CONFLICT WITH PRECEDING ORDINANCES. If a Section, Sub-section or provision


    of this Ordinance shall conflict with the provisions of a Section, Sub-section or part of a
    preceding Ordinance of Horry County, unless expressly so providing, then the preceding
    Section, Sub-section or part shall be deemed repealed and no longer in effect.

    4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective on Third Reading.

    AND IT IS SO ORDAINED, ENACTED AND ORDERED.

    Dated this ______ day of _______________, 2018.

    HORRY COUNTY COUNCIL

    ________________________________________
    Mark Lazarus, Chairman

    Harold G. Worley, District 1 Harold Phillips, District 7


    Bill Howard, District 2 Johnny Vaught, District 8
    Dennis DiSabato, District 3 W. Paul Prince, District 9
    Gary Loftus, District 4 Danny Hardee, District 10
    Tyler Servant, District 5 Al Allen, District 11
    Cam Crawford, District 6

    Attest:

    __________________________________
    Patricia S. Hartley, Clerk to Council

    First Reading:
    Second Reading:
    Third Reading:

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