19.2.1.010 FINDINGS, PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY.

(a) Short Title: This law shall be known as the "Animal Control Act" or "Act."

(b) Findings: Untreated animals and uncontrolled roaming of animals on Pueblo Lands pose a threat to the public. Preventing the spread of disease transmitted by animals, controlling the animal population, and preventing neglect or abuse of animals are proper concerns of the Pueblo.

(c) Purpose: The purpose of this Act is to preserve the public's health, peace, and safety by preventing the abuse and neglect of animals, preventing the over-population and roaming of animals, preventing and controlling the spread of diseases transmittable from animals to humans, and fostering a culture that promotes the proper care of the animals on Pueblo Lands.

(d) Applicability. It is a violation of this Act to own an animal except as provided for in this Act. This Act applies to all animals within the exterior boundaries of Pueblo Lands.