Ordinance O2025-0015393
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Amendment of Municipal Code Section 7-12-290 regarding cruelty to animals and increasing fines to $5,000 for each offense
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Chicago City Council's ordinance, presented by Alderman Raymond A. Loge of the 15th Ward, amends Section 7-12-290 of the Municipal Code. It bans neglect of breed-appropriate care, leaving animals unattended in vehicles, not providing veterinary-standard medical care, poisoning animals without permit, tethering animals outdoors under certain conditions, and allows impoundment of violating animals. Violations incur fines, animal forfeiture, and the ordinance is effective upon passage.
Sponsors
| Sponsors (3) | Ward | |
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Lopez, Raymond A.Primary Sponsor | Ward 15 |
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Gardiner, James M. | Ward 45 |
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O'Shea, Matthew J. | Ward 19 |