File #: 991587    Version: Name: Horse drawn vehicle legislation amendment to provide additional safeguards and protections for the use of horse-drawn vehicle animals
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
Introduced: 8/16/1999 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: Final action: 11/5/1999
Enactment date: Enactment #: 284-99
Title: Ordinance amending Police Code Article 7.1, Section 500.3 to change the exceptions to the permitting requirements of this article; by amending Section 501 to change the definition of qualified veterinarian and to add definitions for mechanical evaluator, qualified trainer and special event; by amending Section 502 to set forth some of the criteria the Chief of Police will consider in approving a "stand"; by amending Section 502.5 to refer to the proper code section setting forth license and permit fees; by amending Section 505 to allow animal control officers to review permits, licenses and other information, to make exception for minimum number of days of operation due to weather conditions, to change the advance notice requirements for special events, and to change the locations in which horse-drawn vehicles may load and unload passengers; by amending Section 506 to allow advertising on horse-drawn vehicles; and by amending Section 507 to provide for animal care and control to receive animal fitness reports, inspect horse-drawn vehicle animals and to approve the equipment used on the animals, and to change the standard on the use of whips.
Sponsors: Gavin Newsom
Attachments: 1. Leg_Final
Legislation Details
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