§ 21-40.2. Electric fences.

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(a)

As used in this section, "electric fence" shall mean a fence designed to conduct electric current along one (1) or more wires thereof so that a person or animal touching any such wire or wires will receive an electric shock.

(b)

Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to electrify, operate or use any electric fence, or for any person exercising supervision or control over any real property to permit any other person to electrify, operate or use any electric fence, on any property in this city zoned for residential use.

(c)

This section shall have no application to any electric fence maintained, operated or used on the premises of any farm five (5) acres in size or larger, regardless of zoning. As used in this section, "farm" shall mean a parcel of land devoted to production for sale of plants or animals or to the production of plant or animal products useful to man.

(d)

Violation of this section shall constitute a Class 4 misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 27128, § 1, 8-13-84)

(Ord. No. 27128, § 1, 8-13-84)

                    
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