§ 162-152. Equine working conditions.

(a)

No equine used as provided in this article shall be worked under any of the following conditions and any owner allowed to let the conditions exist will be found in violation of this article:

(1)

If the equine or combination of equine shall pull any combined weight, including passengers and driver, in excess of two times the equine's body weight. No equine or combination of equine shall pull any vehicle which is occupied by a number of persons which exceeds such vehicle's normal safe seating capacity;

(2)

If the equine works more than ten hours in any 24-hour period without at least one 20-minute rest break or two ten-minute rest breaks per hour;

(3)

If the equine pulling a vehicle for hire is moving at a speed faster than a slow trot. A slow trot means a speed of five to 15 miles per hour;

(4)

If the equine works more than 50 hours in any seven-day period or if the equine works more than five consecutive days;

(5)

If the equine is worked with equipment, other than normal blinders, which causes an impairment of vision; or

(6)

If the equine is subjected to any condition or treatment which will impair the good health and physical condition of the equine.

(7)

If the equine is subjected to any conditions that constitute a violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-12.4, relating to cruelty to animals.

(b)

For purposes of this section, working hours of equine shall include time spent on rest breaks and all the time equine are available for hire.

(Ord. No. 2002-30, § 1, 5-14-02)