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The premises of any kennel may be periodically inspected, during reasonable business hours of said establishment , by the Animal Control Officer or his/her agent for the purpose of determining whether the kennel is in compliance with the standards set forth above. Upon a determination that the owners or operators of the kennel are not in compliance, the Animal Control Officer or his/her agent shall issue a Notice of Violation stating the rea$ons for non-compliance. The premises shall be reinspected by the Animal Control Officer within five (5) days after the issuance of such a Notice of Violation. If, upon reinspection, the conditions of non- compliance have not been corrected, the owners or operators of the kennel shall be deemed to be in violation of this Ordinance and subject to the sanctions provided for in this Ordinance. 6 .4 Running at Large Prohibited - Impounding of Dogs : It shall be unlawful for any person who owns or harbors any dog to allow or permit the same to roam, wander, or run at large in, on, or about any public street , roadway, or place in the City of Zephyrhills , or in, on, or about the private property of any person or persons other than that of the person who owns or harbors said dog. Except as herein provided, all dogs whenin, on, or about the public streets , roadways , or places in the City of Zephyrhills or when in, on or about the private property of any person or persons other than that of the person who owns or harbors said dog, shall be under the direct control and supervision of a person who is capable of controlling and managing said dog. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog to tie, chain, or tether a dog such that it has access to public property or the property of another without the consent of -4- Q.R. X62 4