22 CAR § 50-126. Pets and animals

        22 CAR § 50-126. Pets and animals.

        (a) Pets or other animals brought into state parks will be appropriately leashed, caged, or otherwise restrained so as to be under the direct physical (not verbal) control of the owner.

        (b) Pets or animals other than service animals for individuals with disabilities will not be permitted in public buildings or at swimming beaches or pools at any time.

        (c)(1) Pets or animals shall not be left unattended by the owner to such an extent as to result in cruelty to the pet or animal.  

                (2) Pets or animals disturbing other guests will be removed to a remote area or the owner will be requested to leave the park without refund of any unused fee or charge.

        (d)(1) Local owners of dogs, cats, or other animals running loose will be requested to remove these animals from park lands.  

                (2) If results are not satisfactory, such animals will be tied or caged and owner notified.  

        (e) Stray or abandoned pets or animals will be turned over to the humane society or, if possible, a home found for them.

        (f)(1) The only time a dog will be shot is if it:

                        (A) Is running wild;

                        (B) Has bitten someone; and

                        (C) Is suspected of being rabid.  

                (2) Health officers will be notified immediately.  

                (3) If such action is required, the animal should not be shot in the head in order that the head may be turned over to health authorities for testing.

        (g) These rules apply equally to state park employees insofar as they apply to the control of pets or other animals.



	
		
		
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		<p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">        </span><span class="csF274F2A0">22 CAR &sect; 50-126. Pets and animals.</span></p><p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">        (a) Pets or other animals brought into state parks will be appropriately leashed, caged, or otherwise restrained so as to be under the direct physical (not verbal) control of the owner.</span></p><p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">        (b) Pets or animals other than service animals for individuals with disabilities will not be permitted in public buildings or at swimming beaches or pools at any time.</span></p><p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">        (c)(1) Pets or animals shall not be left unattended by the owner to such an extent as to result in cruelty to the pet or animal. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">                (2) Pets or animals disturbing other guests will be removed to a remote area or the owner will be requested to leave the park without refund of any unused fee or charge.</span></p><p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">        (d)(1) Local owners of dogs, cats, or other animals running loose will be requested to remove these animals from park lands. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">                (2) If results are not satisfactory, such animals will be tied or caged and owner notified. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">        (e) Stray or abandoned pets or animals will be turned over to the humane society or, if possible, a home found for them.</span></p><p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">        (f)(1) The only time a dog will be shot is if it: </span></p><p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">                        (A) Is running wild; </span></p><p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">                        (B) Has bitten someone; and </span></p><p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">                        (C) Is suspected of being rabid. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">                (2) Health officers will be notified immediately. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">                (3) If such action is required, the animal should not be shot in the head in order that the head may be turned over to health authorities for testing.</span></p><p class="csAA4A7C27"><span class="cs5165F67D">        (g) These rules apply equally to state park employees insofar as they apply to the control of pets or other animals.</span></p>

This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows:

"March 29, 1996 Park Directive 3130"

"Replaces PD 3130 dated July 1, 1975
Related PD - 2010 Lodging Facilities"
Arkansas Code § 22-4-104