city of tacoma
File #: ORD28944    Version: 1 Name: Ord - Ratify and reconfirm Ordinance No. 28923
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 1/3/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/16/2024 Final action: 1/16/2024
Title: An ordinance providing for the ratification and reconfirmation of Ordinance No. 28923, relating to Animal Control; which amended Title 17 of the Municipal Code, by adding a new Section 17.02.155, entitled "Cat Declawing", to establish a ban on performing a procedure that results in the partial or complete declawing of a cat except when conducted by a licensed veterinarian for a therapeutic purpose, effective March 31, 2024. [Chris Bacha, City Attorney]
Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 28944, 2. City Council Action Memorandum
Related files: ORD28923

Title

An ordinance providing for the ratification and reconfirmation of Ordinance No. 28923,

relating to Animal Control; which amended Title 17 of the Municipal Code, by adding

a new Section 17.02.155, entitled “Cat Declawing”, to establish a ban on performing

a procedure that results in the partial or complete declawing of a cat except when

conducted by a licensed veterinarian for a therapeutic purpose, effective

March 31, 2024.

[Chris Bacha, City Attorney]