City of Spokane

Spokane Municipal Code

***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 10
Chapter 10.74
Section 10.74.050
 

Title 10 Regulation of Activities

Division V. Code Enforcement and Animal Regulations

Chapter 10.74 Offenses Involving Animals

Section 10.74.050 Potentially Dangerous Dog at Large
  1. owner may cause or permit a potentially dangerous dog to be or run at large within the City or to roam or stray from the building or enclosure where harbored unless:
    1. Restrained by a sufficient collar, harness or halter, and on a leash eight (8) feet or less in length and in the control of a person physically able to restrain the dog; or,
    1. Confined safely within a vehicle.
  1. No person may release, or allow the escape from confinement or the control of another, any potentially dangerous dog.
  1. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

Date Passed: Monday, October 3, 2022

Effective Date: Monday, October 3, 2022

ORD C36289 Section 5