Return to Public Reports Legislation Details Resolution Number CJN-34-21 Legislation Number 0088-21 Legislation Title An Action Relating to an Emergency for the Navajo Nation Council; Amending Title 17 of the Navajo Nation Code to Address Dogs Running at Large and to Establish Criminal Penalties for Vicious Dog Attacks Legislation Description The Purpose of this Emergency Legislation is for the Navajo Nation to Approve Amendments to Title 17 of the Navajo Nation Code (the Criminal Section of the Code), Which Would Make it a Criminal Nuisance for a Person to Allow a Dog to Run at Large if that Dog Injures or Kills Someone, and Would Give Animal Control Officers the Authority to Destroy Dogs that are Running at Large and are Deemed a Danger to the Public. The Amendments Would Enact Penalties of a Minimum of 30 Days in Jail and a $1000 Fine for Each Offense, and Would Require the offender to Pay $3000 for the Victim’s Funeral Expenses. Read Text View Last Updated 06/18/2021, 05:39 pm Sponsor Eugene Tso Co-Sponsor(s) Pernell HalonaRaymond Smith, Jr. Status Resolution Executive Branch (164/SAS No.) N/A Vote Requirements N/A Legislation Entered By Valentina Redhorse Approved Committees Navajo Nation Council OLC Number 21-204-01 Legislation Documents Date Uploaded By Document Title 06/18/2021, 05:39 pm Julissa Johnson CJN-34-21.PDF
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