Ord 536ORDINANCE NO. 536
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POWAY ADDING CHAPTER 6.24 TO THE POWAY MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING THE TREATMENT OF RODEO ANIMALS
WHEREAS, the Poway Rodeo is a tradition of great importance to the community
of Poway; and
WHEREAS, the humane treatment of all animals in the Rodeo is of paramount
importance to the organizers, participants, and spectators of the Rodeo and to all
members of the community; and
WHEREAS, in order to assure the humane treatment of all rodeo animals, the
Poway Rodeo is conducted in accordance with the rules of the Professional Rodeo
Cowboys Association; and
WHEREAS, California Penal Code Section 596.7 imposes additional standards
for the humane treatment of rodeo animals; and
WHEREAS, in order to enhance the community's enjoyment of the Poway Rodeo
and further assure the humane treatment of the rodeo animals, the City of Poway
desires to supplement Penal Code Section 596.7 and the PRCA rules.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:
Code:
The following chapter is hereby added to the Poway Municipal
Chapter 6.24
Treatment of Rodeo Animals
Sections:
6.24.010
6.24.020
6.24.030
6.24.040
Humane Treatment Required.
Large Animal Veterinarian Required.
Notification and Access.
Duties and Responsibilities.
6.24.010 Humane Treatment Required. All rodeo animals shall be treated
humanely. No stimulants or hypnotics shall be given to any rodeo animal. The use of
the following are prohibited:
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A. Flank or bucking straps unless the strap is fleece-lined or neoprene-lined or,
in the case of bull riding, a soft cotton rope at least 5/8 inches in diameter.
Electric prods or shocking devices, except if required for the safety of humans
while (1) loading or unloading an animal into or out of a vehicle, or (2) moving
an animal from place to place on the rodeo grounds. In no event shall any
such device be used on an animal while in a chute or immediately prior to
entering a chute.
6.24.020 Large Animal Veterinarian Required. A qualified, California
licensed, large animal, non-contestant veterinarian shall be physically present
throughout the duration of every event using rodeo animals. The veterinarian shall be
given access to all areas of the rodeo grounds at all times, and shall have the right to
examine any rodeo animal at any time without notice. The veterinarian shall declare
unfit any rodeo animal that is unfit to participate in a rodeo event. No rodeo animal
declared unfit by the veterinarian shall be used in any rodeo event. The veterinarian
shall notify in writing the San Diego County Department of Animal Control of any rodeo
animal which is treated inhumanely, or is used in a rodeo event after being declared
unfit.
6.24.030 Notification and Access. The Humane Society of San Diego
County and the San Diego County Department of Animal Control shall be notified in
writing at least fourteen (14) days in advance of the dates upon which any rodeo is to be
held. Proof of such notice shall be given to the City Clerk of the City of Poway at the
same time. The notice shall be given by the person, committee, or organization
presenting the rodeo and shall include a written description of the animal events, a copy
of the rules governing the events, the name, address, and license number of the rodeo
veterinarian, and the dates of the rodeo. The duly authorized officers of the Humane
Society and the Department of Animal Control shall be provided access to all areas of
the rodeo grounds at all times and shall have the powers granted by Penal Code
Section 597.1 to take charge of any animal which is unfit or is being treated cruelly. For
said purpose, violation of Section 6.24.010 of this Chapter shall constitute cruel
treatment.
6.24.040 Duties and Responsibilities. It shall be the duty and
responsibility of the person, rodeo committee, or other organization presenting the
rodeo to ensure that the requirements of this Chapter are fulfilled. Each such person,
committee, or organization shall be subject to civil fine not to exceed one thousand
dollars or any other civil remedy imposed for the violation of any provision hereof,
whether the violation was committed by such person, committee, or organization, or by
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an agent, independent contractor, volunteer, or employee of such person, committee, or
organization. Any person who directly commits any violation of this Chapter shall be
subject to all of the criminal and civil penalties provided in Section 1.08.010 of this
Code. This section shall not create a private right of action. Any action created hereby
shall be commenced only by the City Attorney. Any civil fine shall be payable to the
City.
Section 2: EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force
thirty (30) days after the date of this passage; and before the expiration of fifteen (15)
days after its passage, it shall be published once with the names and members voting
for and against the same in the Poway News Chieftain, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Poway.
Introduced and first read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway held this 20th day of March, 2001 and thereafter PASSED AND ADOPTED at a
regular meeting of said City Council held the 3rd day of April, 2001, by the following roll
call vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAI N:
ABSENT:
GOLDBY, HIGGINSON, REXFORD, CAFAGNA
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