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| Animal Waste Complaint Process |
Accumulation of solid animal waste
on animal owner's property
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Register a complaint
with Animal Care
in Tucson:
Enforcement: (520)243-5900
or in Ajo:
Main: (520)387-7502
Fax: (520)387-7502
- The report is entered into database and letters are sent
to the complainant and animal owner
- Complainant letter includes a complaint form to complete
with details of the location and problem
- Animal owner letter includes notice of alleged violation and the appropriate
jurisdiction's code on animal waste
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Upon inspection,
the officer may:
- Close call if no violation is found. End of process
- Issue a Notice of Violation and set up for a recheck if
a violation is found
- Issue a citation if a violation is found and the address has a history of violations
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Upon recheck, the officer may:
- Close call if area is cleaned and no violation remains. End of process
- Issue a citation if violation remains
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"Pooper Scooper"
Solid animal waste left on public or private property without
the permission of the property owner.
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This code can be difficult
to enforce since the violation needs to be observed by a law enforcement
officer for a citation to be issued. However, citizens may have
a Third Party Citation issued
by calling Pima Animal Care
in Tucson:
Enforcement: (520)243-5900
or in Ajo:
Main: (520)387-7502
Fax: (520)387-7502
and providing the following information:
- Photograph documenting the incident
- Photograph must include the date, location, and time of
incident
- Animal must be clearly identifiable in photograph
- Animal owner address must be known and provided
- Complainant must be willing to testify in court
- If two independent witnesses from separate addresses are willing to testify,
a photograph may not be required
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