HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE NO. 9169~1~
ORDINANCE NO. 9169
An Ordinance defining, prohibiting and providing a penalty for the erection, mainten-
ante or possession of electrical fences, and declaring an emergency.
THE CITY OF EUGr~V E DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOVdS
Section 1. ELECTRICAL FENCES DEFII~IED. The term electric fence as used in this Ordin-
ante shall be defined as follows: Any fence, barrier, partition or obstruction electrically
charged or connected with any electric source in such a manner as to transmit an electrical
shock or charge to any person, animal or thing which might come in contack therewith.
Section 2. It shall be unlawful for any ovazer, lessee or person in possession of any
building or real property to construct, maintain, place or allow to be constructed, main-
tained or placed on, about or upon such building or real property any electric fence.
Section 3. Any person or persons who shall violate the provisions of this Ordinance
shall, upon conviction thereof, before the municipal Court for the City of Eugene, be fined
not more than X200.00 or be imprisoned not to exceed 100 days.
Section 4. YJI-IERE~.S, the immediate enactment of this Ordinance is deemed necessary for
the maintenance of the peace, health and safety of the city and its inhabitants, an emer-
gency is hereby declared to exist, and this Ordinance shall become immediately effective
upon its passage by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
Massed by the Common Council
this 1l~th da y of June, 1918 .
/s/ Henry F. Beistel
City Recorder
Approved by the Mayor this
15th day of June, 19l~8.
/s / Earl L. McNutt
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