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Walker River Paiute Tribe

1022 Hospital Road * P.O. Box 220 * Schurz, Nevada 89427
Telephone: (775) 773-2306
Fax: (775) 773-2585

RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY
OF THE
WALKER RIVER PAIUTE TRIBE
RESOLUTION NO. WR-50-2021

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TRIBAL COUNCIL OF THE WALKER RIVER PAIUTE
TRIBE THAT:

WHEREAS, the governing body of the Walker River Paiute Tribe (“Tribe”) is organized under
the provisions of the Indian Reorganization Act of June, 1934, as amended, to
exercise certain rights of home rule and to be responsible for the promotion of the
economic and social welfare of its members, and

WHEREAS, the Tribe’s Constitution and By-Laws create the foundation for the governance of
the Tribe and the framework for all Tribal operations and authorizes the Walker
River Paiute Tribal Council to act on behalf of the Walker River Paiute Tribe and
to promulgate ordinances for the purpose of safeguarding the peace and safety of
residents of the Reservation, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to this power, the Tribal Council has created a Law & Order Code and
other laws and ordinances to govern the conduct of people within the Tribe’s

jurisdiction, and

WHEREAS, the Tribal Council has recognized the importance of reviewing and updating the
Law & Order Code to ensure the Code meets the Tribe’s needs and best serves to
protect the interests of the Tribe, its members and persons living, visiting and
working on Tribal lands, and

WHEREAS, to meet this goal, the Tribal Council drafted a new Title 25 of the Law & Order
Code titled “Animal Control”, and

WHEREAS, the new proposed Title 25 was posted for at least thirty days to allow for public
comment, the Tribal Council considered the comments and is now prepared to
take action to approve Title 25, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Walker River Tribal Council, the governing
body of the Walker River Paiute Tribe, hereby adopts, approves and promulgates the attached
version of Title 25 titled “Animal Control” of the Tribe’s Law & Order Code, which shall go
into effect on June 1, 2021, and which shall supersede and replace any and all prior versions of
Title 25, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Walker River Tribal Council hereby directs that the
Tribal Court make Title 25 of the Law & Order Code available to those Tribal members and
attorneys/advocates who request a copy. The expense for each copy will be at the cost of the
requester, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tribal Chairwoman or her designee is hereby
authorized to effectuate any and all administrative actions necessary for the implementation of
this resolution and the approved Title 25 of the Law & Order Code, and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as a waiver of
the sovereign immunity of the Tribe.

CERTIFICATION

It is hereby certified that the foregoing resolution of the Walker River Paiute Tribal Council of
the Walker River Paiute Tribe composed of seven members, of whom 7, constituting a quorum
were present a meeting held on the 29" day of April 2021, and that the foregoing resolution was
adopted by the affirmative voter of 6-FOR and 0-AGAINST and 0-ABSTENTIONS, pursuant to
the authority contained in Article VI, Section I (e). of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Walker
River Paiute Tribe of Nevada, approved on March 26, 1937.

Gina L. Wachsmuth, Tribal Council Secretary
WALKER RIVER PAIUTE TRIBE

RE-CERTIFICATION

It is hereby certified that the foregoing resolution of the Walker River Paiute Tribal Council of
the Walker River Paiute Tribe composed of seven members, of whom 6, constituting a quorum
were present a meeting held on the 8" day of July 2021, and that the foregoing resolution was
adopted by the affirmative voter of 5-FOR and 0-AGAINST and 0-ABSTENTION, pursuant to
the authority contained in Article VI, Section I (e), of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Walker
River Paiute Tribe of Nevada, approved on March 26, 1937.

Gina L. Wachsmuth, Tribal Council Secretary
WALKER RIVER PAIUTE TRIBE

Walker River Paiute Tribe
Tribal Court

Title 25
Animal Control

Title 25 Approved by Walker River Tribal Council April on April 29, 2021
Resolution No.: WR-50-2021
Effective: June 1, 2021

Post Office Box 225, Schurz, NV 89427 * 1 elephone: (775) 773-2232 * Fax: (775) 773-2333
LAW AND ORDER CODE

TITLE 25 ANIMAL CONTROL

Table of Contents

25-10 PURPOSE AND DECLARATION OF POLICY — se
25-20 AUTHORITY — 3
25-30 JURISDICTION AND APPLICATION — 3
25-40 LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION — 4
25-50 SEVERABILITY — 4
25-60 DEFINITIONS — 4
25-70 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT — 7
25-80 GENERAL PROHIBITIONS — 8
25-90 IMPOUNDMENT — 12
25-100 REGISTRATION OF DOGS, CATS, AND KENNELS — 16
25-110 RABIES CONTROL — 19
25-120 VICIOUS DOGS — 21
25-130 CITATIONS FOR VIOLATORS OF THIS TITLE — 23
25-140 LIABILITY OF OWNERS, PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION — 26
25-150 SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY — 26

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25-10

LAW AND ORDER CODE

TITLE 25 ANIMAL CONTROL

PURPOSE AND DECLARATION OF POLICY —

25-20

The Walker River Tribal Council declares that there is a lack of control over
the animal populations within the Walker River Indian Reservation and this
lack of control directly affects the Walker River Tribe's authority and
responsibility to protect persons and property within the Walker River Indian
Reservation. Additionally, the Walker River Tribal Council declares that it is
a privilege for persons to keep and maintain animals within the exterior
boundaries of the Walker River Indian Reservation, and that privilege is
subject to the requirements of this Title.

The Walker River Tribe's Animal Control Title is a necessary step to
protect the public and the Walker River Tribe's natural resources from
unregulated animal populations within the Walker River Indian
Reservation. The Title will provide for the control of animals and livestock
so as to protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons who reside or are
temporarily visiting within the exterior boundaries of the Walker River
Indian Reservation. The Title shall hold those persons accountable for their
actions that violate this Title to ensure the safety of the public, the safety of
authorized animal populations, and the protection of the Tribe's resources.

AUTHORITY -

25-30

Article IX, Subsection (j) of the Constitution of the Walker River Tribe
empowers the Walker River Tribal Council to safeguard and promote the
peace, safety, morals and general welfare of the members of the Walker
River Patute Tribe and the residents and visitors to the Walker River Indian
Reservation by regulating the conduct of trade and the use and disposition
of property upon the Reservation. It is the intent of this Title to maintain
order and protect the health, safety, and welfare of all persons within the
exterior boundaries of the Walker River Indian Reservation and to provide
for reasonable and cost-effective procedures for the enforcement of this
Title.

JURISDICTION AND APPLICATION —

The application and jurisdiction of this Title shall be consistent with Title | of the
Walker River Tribal Title regarding jurisdiction of the Tribe and its Judiciary. As

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of the date of the adoption of this Title, any person found to be in violation of
regulations described hercin shal] be subject to the full extent of the law as
defined. Any actions that began prior to the adoption of the Title that are deemed
illegal after such enactment will be required to conform to this law.

25-40 LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION —

This Title shall be liberally construed in favor of the Walker River Paiute Tribe
and its Tribal Council to give full effect to the objectives and purposes for
which it was enacted.

25-50 SEVERABILITY —

If any provision of this Title, or its application to any person, legal entity or
circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Title, or the application of
the provision to other persons, legal entities, or circumstances, shall not be
affected.

25-60 DEFINITIONS —

If a term is not defined in this section, it shall be given its ordinary meaning,
unless otherwise defined in this Title. Terms used in this Title shall have the
following meaning, except where the context clearly indicates or requires a
different meaning.

(a) Animal: Any vertebrate members of the animal kingdom
excluding humans. Unless specifically stated in this Title, the
word "animal" as used in this Title shall include the definitions of
household pets and livestock.

(b) Bite: Any actual puncture, tearing, blunt trauma, or severe
bruising of the skin inflicted by the teeth of an animal.

(c) Confinement: Keeping an animal indoors or in an enclosure that
prevents the animal's escape or contact with other animals.

(d) Cruelty: Any physical injury inflicted by other than accidental
means that causes or creates a substantial risk of death, disability,
disfigurement, impairment of bodily functions or other acts that
are generally accepted by a reasonable person to be cruel or
inhumane.

(e) Dangerous Animal: Any animal that, without provocation, bites, or
attacks, or attempts to bite or attack a person more than once.

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Department: The Walker River Tribal Police Department or any
other Tribal department or entity delegated by the Tribal Council
with authority to enforce this Title.

Enclosed Lot: A parcel of land or a portion thereof in private
ownership around the perimeter of which a wall or fence has been
erected.

Walker River Indian Reservation: The Reservation shall extend to
all lands within the exterior boundaries of the Walker River Paiute
Reservation, and to such other lands as have been or may hereafter
be acquired by or for the Walker River Paiute Tribe.

Household Pets: Includes cats, dogs, canaries, birds of the parrot
or psittacinae family, and other kindred animals and birds usually
and ordinarily kept as household pets.

Kennel: An approved lot, building, structure, enclosure, or
premises wherein or whereon dogs or other animals kept for a
specific and narrow purpose not as household pets in numbers
above the legal limit specified in this Title.

Livestock: Horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits, and/or fowl,
or any other animals used for agricultural purposes.

Neglected: Animals that are not receiving food, water, shelter,
medical care, exercise, or supervision needed for the welfare of
the animal.

Owner: A person, association, partnership, firm, corporation,
organization. or department who owns, harbors, or keeps, or
knowingly permits an animal to be harbored or kept or has an
animal in his/her care, or who permits an animal to remain on or
about his/her premises. For the purposes of this Title, the Walker
River Tribe shall not be deemed to be an owner.

Premises of Owner: The premises of an owner shall be defined as
one hundred (100) feet from the land or yard adjoining an
identifiable house or other structure regularly used by an owner.

Quarantine: To detain or isolate an animal suspect of contagion.
Restraint: Securely tied, leashed, or confined by a secure fence or

enclosure or leashed under the control of a person of suitable age
and reasonable ability to control the animal.

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Running at Large: Any animal found within the boundaries of the
Walker River Indian Reservation on public property or on the
property of persons other than the person owning or keeping the
animal unless the animal is accompanied by some person
exercising control thereof through the use of a leash or chain not
more than six (6) feet in length; generally, an animal free of
physical restraint beyond the boundaries of the premises of the
owner. Animals running at large in open fields are presumed to
not be within the premises of the owner, whether or not an owner
holds the property. The animal control officer has no obligation to
identify land ownership where animals running at large are seized.

Stray Animal: An animal with no owner identification upon it.
Animal Control Officers do not have any obligation to locate the
owners of stray animals.

Unlicensed Animal: Any dog or cat for which a registration fee
has not been paid for the current year or to which a metal tag or
other form of identification and licensing has not been attached to
the animal as required under this Title.

Vaccination: Protection provided against rabies by inoculation

with anti-rabies vaccine recognized and approved by a licensed
veterinarian given in an amount sufficient to provide immunity
from rabies for a minimum of one (1) year.

Vicious Animal: Any animal over the age of six (6) months that:

(1) Unprovoked, inflicts bites or other harm on a human or a domestic
animal, either on public or private property; or

(2) Unprovoked, chases or approaches a person or domestic animal
upon the street, sidewalks, or any public or private property ina
menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack; or

(3) Is known of its propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack
unprovoked, to cause injury, or otherwise to threaten the safety of
humans or domestic animals on any public or private property.

Wild Animal: Any animal, whether or not bred or reared in captivity,
that is now or historically has been found in the wild, or in the wild state,
within the boundaries of the United States, its territories, or possessions.
Gencrally, an animal that, as a matter of common knowledge, is naturally
untamable, unpredictable, dangerous, or mischievous. This term includes,

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but is not limited to, animals such as: bear, coyote, deer, fox, mink,
opossum, raccoon, skunk, squirrel, wolf, wild birds.

25-70 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT —

(a) Tribal Law Enforcement - Administration and enforcement of this Title
shall be the responsibility of the Walker River Tribal Police Department,
that, as necessary to carrying out its responsibilities under this Title, shall
have the authority to:

(1) Contract with, operate or cause to be operated animal shelters and/or
pounds;

(2) Contract with, select, train, hire or retain animal control officers to
enforce the provisions of this Title;

(3) Investigate complaints of animal delinquency within the Tribe's
jurisdiction;

(4) Issue citations for violations of this Title; and

(5) Subject to the limits imposed by this Title, whether explicit or implied,
take, confine, and dispose of animals found in violations of this Title.

(b) Delegation of Authority — As necessary to carry out its
responsibilities under this Title, the Department may:

(1) With the approval of the Tribal Council, delegate all or part of
its responsibilities under this Title to competent agencies and
officers of federal, state, local and other tribal governments or to
private persons or organizations; or

(2) With the approval of the Tribal Council, negotiate contracts or
agreements with said agencies, officers, persons, and
organizations, or their facilities, whether within or outside the
exterior boundaries of the Walker River Indian Reservation;

(3) Deputize persons over the age of eighteen (18) years for the
purpose of enforcing animal control regulations.

(c) Development of Policies and Regulations ~ The Department may
develop regulations and policies to further the implementation of this
Title. Any rules and regulations shall require prior approval by

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resolution of the Walker River Tribal Council. Such regulations and
policies shall not be inconsistent with this Title.

25-80 GENERAL PROHIBITIONS —

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General Prohibition — It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep
possess or maintain an animal in such manner as to constitute a
nuisance. The actions of an animal constitute a nuisance when an
animal disturbs the rights of, threatens the safety of, or damages a
member of the general public; or interferes with the ordinary use and
enjoyment of private or public property. Nothing in this Title shall
prohibit an enforcement officer from taking necessary actions as
provided in this Title when he/she reasonably believes an animal
constitutes a nuisance as provided in this section but not specifically
identified in this Title. By way of example and not of limitation, the
following acts or omissions specified in this Title are hereby declared a
nuisance and therefore unlawful.

Animals Running At Large —

(1) No owner shall permit their animal, or livestock, to run at large on the
Walker River Indian Reservation.

(2) Any animal found running at large in violation of this Title shall be
subject to immediate seizure and the owner may be subject to applicable
penalties and fines.

(3) All stray animals shall be seized and disposed of through adoption or the
destruction of such animals by the Department.

(4) Any animal running at large that cannot be safely seized by the
Department may be destroyed.

Mandatory Leashing — All animals shall be physically restrained by a
means of a leash not less than six feet in length when not on the premises
of the owner. An animal may be unleashed on the premises of its owner
only if the property is enclosed by a secure fence of sufficient strength
and dimensions to prevent the animals escape or supervised by a person
of suitable age and reasonable ability to control the animal.

Disturbances and Harassment —

(1) Unnecessary noise, noxious odors. It is hereby declared to be a
nuisance and it shall be unlawful to keep, maintain, or permit on

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any lot or parcel of land any animal or livestock that by any sound,
cry, or noxious odors shall disturb the peace and comfort of any
neighborhood or interfere with any person in the reasonable and
comfortable enjoyment of life or property.

(2) Estrus-females in heat. The owner of a female dog, cat, or other
non-livestock animal in heat or when in season, shall cause such
animal to be penned or enclosed in such a manner as to preclude
other animals from attacking such female anima! or being attracted
to it.

(3) Chasing vehicles, pedestrians, or bicycles. No person shall permit,
suffer, or allow an animal to chase, run after or jump at vehicles,
or bicycles lawfully using public streets, avenues, alleys, ways, or
public places within the Walker River Indian Reservation.

(4) Jumping and barking at pedestrians. No persons shall allow an
animal that frequently or habitually snarls or growls at or snaps or
jumps upon or threatens persons lawfully upon the public
sidewalks, streets, alleys, or public places within the Walker River
Indian Reservation.

(e) Harassing or Attacks on Livestock and Domestic Animals — No owner
shall permit their animal to chase, bite, injure, or harass any livestock or
other domestic animal or wild animal on the Walker River Indian
Reservation. It shall be the duty of the owner of such animal upon
notification of the fact by the owner of such livestock or other domestic
animal or by the Department, to keep such animal in proper enclosure.

(f) Animal Killing or Injuring Animals or Livestock — If any animal shall
kill or injure any animals, wild animals, or livestock, the owner or
keeper of such animal shail be liable for all damages that may be
sustained thereby, to be recovered by the party so injured by any court
having competent jurisdiction. It shall be unlawful to keep such animal
after it is known the animal has killed or injured animals, wild animals,
or livestock. It shall be the duty of any person owning or keeping any
animals or livestock that shall be found killing or committing injury
upon any livestock, domestic animal. or wild animal to kill such animal
within forty-eight (48) hours after being notified of that fact by the
owner of such livestock or domestic animal or by the Department. If
such owner or keeper of an animal shall fail or neglect to comply with
the requirements of this section, it shall be lawful for the Department to
impound or dispose of such animal.

(g) Directing Animals — No person shall direct, cause, encourage, allow, or
otherwise aid or assist any animal to threaten, charge at, intimidate, bite,

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harass, menace, or attack any person or animal within the Walker River
Indian Reservation. This section does not apply to owners of animals
involved in lawful hunting or law enforcement activities.

Animals in Vehicles —

(1) No person shall transport or carry, on any public highway or public
roadway, any animal or livestock in a motor vehicle unless that animal
or livestock is safely enclosed within the vehicle or protected by a
cage, container, or other device that will prevent the animal or
livestock from being thrown from, or jumping from,the motor vehicle.

(2) No person shall Jeave an animal or any other animal in any unattended
vehicle without adequate ventilation or in such a manner as to subject
the animal to extreme temperatures that adversely affect the animal's
health or welfare.

Diseased Animals — No person shall keep or sell any animal that is
actually known or reasonably believed to be infected with any
communicable disease, or that is afflicted with any painful disease
believed by him/her to be incurable, without a permit to do so from the
Department. It shall be unlawful to sell an animal that the seller knows,
or reasonable should know is diseased.

Abandonment — It shall be unlawful for any owner to abandon any
animal or animals within the exterior boundaries of the Walker River

Indian Reservation.

Limitation on Number of Animals Allowed —

(1) Dogs — Unless authorized by the Department pursuant to Section 25-
80(k)(4) of this Title, no more than four (4) dogs per residence are
allowed. Any excess of the number of dogs found may be seized and
disposed of under this Title.

(2) Cats — Unless authorized by the Department pursuant to Section 25-
80(k)(4) of this Title, no more than four (4) cats per residence are
allowed. Any excess of the number of cats found may be seized and
disposed of under this Title.

(3) Other Household Pets — The limitation on the number of other forms of
household pets shall be determined on a case-by-case basis. Persons
having excessive numbers of other types of household pets that as a
result of such excessive numbers are causing violations of this Title,
may be subject to seizure of the violating animals or be required to take

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actions to stop continuing violation of this Title at the discretion of the
Tribal Council.

(4) Variance — Owners that have animals in greater numbers than the
numerical restrictions under this section may apply to the Department
for a variance. The Department shall draft requirements for granting said
variances. Variances under this section shall not be granted for the
purposes of operating a kennel as defined under this Title. Variances
shall only be granted for those dogs and cats that are household pets.
Variances shall not create or be determined to be associated with any
form of property right, and may be revoked at any time. The Department
has the sole discretion to grant or deny an application for a variance. The
Department’s decision shall be final.

(1) Cruelty to Animals — The Department shall have the power to intervene
to prevent the perpetration of any act of cruelty upon any animal and
may seize the animal for its safety until conditions are safe for the
animal. It shall be unlawful by acts or omissions to:

(1) Torture, torment, mutilate, cruelly beat, or kill, or seriously over
work an animal; or

(2) Failure to provide necessary food, drink, air, light, space, shelter, or
care for an animal in one's custody, or

(3) Abandon an animal in one's custody, or
(4) Transport or confine and animal in a cruel manner, or

(5) Kill, injure, or administer poison to an animal without legal
privilege to do so; or

(6) Cause one animal to fight with another.

(7) Other non-physical forms of cruelty whereby a reasonable person
would consider the actions to be cruel and inhumane to an animal.

(m) Prohibition of keeping wild animals or other animals prohibited under
applicable federal law — No person without prior written authorization
by the Department shall keep any wild animals in live captivity or any
animal that is prohibited from private ownership under applicable
federal laws. Any person found to have such animals shall surrender
the animal and pay any costs associated with the Department's
handling the animal and returning it to the wild or other proper

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authorities.

25-90 | IMPOUNDMENT —

(a) Small Animal Pound Authorized — A small animal pound is hereby
authorized to be established by the Walker River Tribal Council within
the exterior boundaries of the Walker River Indian Reservation. It shall
be located at some convenient place to be fixed by the Walker River
Tribal Council. The small animal pound shall remain under the charge
and control of the Animal Control Officer. The Animal Control Officer
shall cause all animals to be impounded to be provided with sufficient
food and water and shall keep the animal shelter clean and sanitary at all
times. The Walker River Tribal Council at its discretion may establish a
permanent small animal pound at any time after the adoption of this
Title. The lack of said pound shall not have any effect on the laws
established by this Title and they shall be in full effect and enforceable.

(b) Animal Control Officer - The Office of Animal Control is within the
Police Department and is hereby established as part of the administrative
organization of the Tribe. The Animal Control Officer shall be hired by
and hold office at the pleasure of the Walker River Tribal Council
receiving such compensation as the Council from time to time may
provide for and shall work under the supervision of the Chief of Police.
While engaged in the discharge of his/her duties, the Animal Control
Officer shall wear a badge plainly designating his office. He/she shall
enforce all laws of the Tribe relating to the care, treatment, and
impounding of animals and the prevention of cruelty to animals. He/she
shall be sworn in as a police officer and be vested with the power and
authority of such an officer for the sole purpose of performing the duties
of Animal Control Officer, but he/she shall not be deemed to be a
member of the Police Department unless qualified and appointed as such.

(c) Pound Employees ~ All employees of the Tribe working under the
supervision and direction of the Animal Control Officer shall possess
every power and perform all duties belonging to the office of Animal
Control Officer whenever the Animal Control Officer shall designate
and authorize any employee to so act; provided, however, no employee
shall be so empowered unless he/she has been sworn in as a police
officer of the Tribe and has been issued a metallic badge, plainly
designating his/her office, to be worn while performing such duties.

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“ (d) Right of Entry — In the administration and enforcement of the provisions
of this chapter, the Animal Control Officer shall have authority to enter
upon any premises upon which any animal is kept or located for the
purpose of picking up, seizing, or impounding any animal found running
at large, or staked, herded, or grazing thereon, contrary to the provisions
of this chapter, or for the purpose of ascertaining whether such animal is
registered or licensed as provided in this chapter, or for the purpose of
inspecting the premises to ascertain whether any law of the Tribe
relating to the enforcement of this Title, is being violated; provided,
however, the right of entry shall be exercised only during daylight
hours, and no building within the curtilage of a home shall be entered
without the consent of the owner or tenant. If any owner or tenant
objects to such entry of said building, the Animal Control Officer shall
secure a warrant authorizing him/her to enter and search such building
and to arrest any person there present violating, or attempting to violate,
any law of the Tribe relating to the enforcement of this Title.

(e) Interference with the Animal Control Officer —- No person shall resist or
interfere with the Animal Control Officer in the performance of his/her
official duties, nor shall any person fail or refuse to exhibit the
registration of any animal required to be licensed by this chapter when

A“ required to do so by the Animal Control Officer. Should a person fail or
refuse to exhibit the registration of any animal required to be licensed,
the animal may be seized, and the Owner shall be required to pay all fees
and costs associated with redeeming the animal.

(f) Impounding Duties —

(1) It shall be the duty of the Animal Control Officer to take up, seize,
and impound any animal found running at large in or upon any street
or upon any unenclosed lot, or found staked out, herded, or grazing
upon any street in any manner contrary to the provisions of this
chapter. All other Walker River Tribal police officers on duty shall be
required to take up, seize, and immediately deliver to the Animal
Control Officer any animals so found running-at-large. If the animals
cannot be safely seized by the Walker River Tribal Police officers, the
officers shall notify the Animal Control Officer of the violating
animal.

(2) The Animal Control Officer shall keep a record of each animal
impounded, including the date such animal was received, the date and
manner of its disposal, and the name and address of the person who

rn redeemed, reclaimed, or purchased the animal from the animal pound,

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together with the amount of all fees received and collected therefore
and the number of any license or the date of any registration exhibited
or issued in connection therewith.

Notice of Impoundment — If any animal taken up or impounded shall be
licensed or registered, and if such tag and number shall be upon the collar
of such animal or implant, the Anima] Control Officer shall give notice to
the owner thereof within forty-eight (48) hours after the animal shall have
been taken up. Such notice shall state that the animal has been taken up
and impounded and will be disposed of as provided in this Title. The
notice shall be served upon the owner by delivering the same to him/her
personally, or by leaving the same with any person at the place of
residence of the owner, as stated in the records of the Tribe, or by posting
the same in a conspicuous place at the address of such owner, or by
United States mail. All of which shall constitute sufficient notice. In
addition to service, the Department will attempt to contact an owner by
phone and the numbers listed in the Department's records. No further
notice shall be required if any one of the aforementioned methods are
used.

Reclaiming Animals — The owner or person entitled to the custody of any
animal taken up, seized, or impounded may, at any time before the sale or
disposal thereof, redeem such animal by paying to the Animal Control
Officer the charges, fines, and fees, including registration fees, accruing
up to the time of such redemption. Owners shall be required to pay any
accrued charges and fees for the capturing, care, and disposal of the
animal whether or not they have redeemed or abandoned the animal.

Abandonment of Animals — Any owner entitled to regain custody of an
animal pursuant to the provisions of this Title, who fails to redeem their
animal within the time required for redemption under this Title, shall
have abandoned all legal rights and interests in the animal. All
impounded stray animals are deemed to have been abandoned.

Notice of Sale; Sale of Animals —

(1) All impounded animals, except dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and poultry,
may be promptly advertised for sale by the Animal Control Officer if
not redeemed within three (3) days after being impounded. The
Animal Control Officer shall post the following notices of sale, one at
the public notice board at the Tribe's Administration Building, one at
the Walker River Tribal Police Department, and one at the Pound, if
the Pound is separate from the Walker River Tribal Police
Department. The notice shall contain a general description of the

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animal to be sold, with its marks or brands, if any, and shall note the
date, hour, and place of sale.

(2) The Animal Control Officer may proceed to sell for an amount of
money as established, from time to time by motion of the Council,
those impounded animals advertised for sale by the Animal Control
Officer. The Animal Control Officer shall execute to the purchaser
thereof a bill of sale, and thereupon the title of such animal shall vest.

(3) If the Animal Control Officer determines that it is not in the best
interests of the Department to sell the animal or is unable to sell
within a reasonable time frame the Animal Control officer may
dispose of the animal as appropriate.

Disposition of Unredeemed or Infected Animals —

(1) The Animal Control Officer shall sell, or order the destruction of, any
dog, cat, rabbit, bird, or poultry that is unredeemed within three (3)
days after the notice of impoundment shall have been given to the
owner or possessor of any such registered or licensed animal. Any
person who buys any such animal shall pay the Animal Control
Officer the reasonable value thereof, together with the accrued pound
fees and the required registration fee. No dog, cat, rabbit, bird, or
poultry shall be retained in the animal pound longer than one week,
except when under quarantine or upon the written approval of the
Chief of Police.

(2) It shall be the duty of the Animal Control Officer to issue and sign a
death warrant for, and to order the destruction of, any animal lawfully
taken into the custody of the Department which is, in the opinion of
the Animal Control Officer, by reason of old age, unfit for use or
which is infected with any dangerous or communicable disease, or in
any incurably crippled condition or painful disease.

Proceeds from Sale - Upon the sale of any animal, the balance of the
proceeds remaining after the payment of the accrued fees, charges, and
demands shall be paid into the Tribal treasury.

Impounding Fees — The Animal Contro} Officer shall charge, receive, and
collect fees and charges for services and impounding animals as shall be
established from time to time by motion of the Council. All monies received
shall be paid into the Tribal treasury and to be credited to the general fund.

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25-100 REGISTRATION OF DOGS, CATS, AND KENNELS —

(a)

(b}

{c)

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Registration Required, Exceptions —

(1) It shall be unlawful for any owner or person having the custody and
control of any dog or cat over the age of four (4) months to keep or
possess such dog or cat within the exterior boundaries of the Walker
River Indian Reservation unless such animal has been duly
vaccinated for rabies, licensed, and registered in accordance with the
provisions of this Title.

(2) The provisions of Title 25, Section 100(a)(1) shall not be deemed or
construed toapply:

(1) To any dog or cat owned by or in the custody or control of a nonresident of the Walker River Indian Reservation who is visiting
or temporarily residing within the Walker River Indian
Reservation for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days; and

(ii) To any dog or cat having an unexpired rabies vaccination certificate
and an unexpired license or registration certificate issued by
another city, county or city, or county in the state, and for a
period of thirty (30) days after the expiration of such certificates
or until the expiration of the then current dog registration period,
whichever first occurs.

Registration Fees — An application for a dog or cat license registration
shall be made to the Walker River Tribal Police Department, along with
a $5.00 fee for each license.

Registration Period — All registrations provided for in this section shall
be valid for a period of twelve (12) months and shall expire twelve (12)
months after issuance. The license and registration fees shall be paid in
advance. Fees shall not be prorated, and the full amount thereof shall be
paid regardless of the time the fee became due. All fees shall become
delinquent if not paid within thirty (30) days of the issuance of a valid
certificate of canine anti-rabies vaccination or within sixty (60) days
after the dog or cat attains the age of four (4) months. A penalty shall be
established from time to time by Motion of the Tribal Council which
shall be added to the fee that becomes delinquent. Such penalty, as well
as the fee, shall be paid before the registration certificate is issued.

(d) Vaccination; Certificate —

(1) A dog or cat license shall not be issued unless the applicant shows
the Department a valid certificate of canine anti-rabies vaccination,
which certificate adequately describes the physical features of the
dog or cat and the date of the vaccination and which bears the
signature of the licensed vaccination.

(2) The type of vaccine acceptable and the frequency of vaccination
shall be determined by the Department.

(e) License Tags or Implants —

(1) Dog and cat license tags or implants — With each registration there
may be issued a license tag or implant bearing the identification
number and the date of expiration, and if a metal tag shall bear the
words "Walker River Animal License" plainly inscribed thereon.
Such tag shall be securely fixed toa collar, harness, or other device to
be worn at all times by the animal for which the registration is
issued.

(2) Duplicate license tags - Whenever a license tag, as provided for in
this section, issued for the current year, has been lost, taken, or
stolen by party unknown to the owner or persons having control of
the animal for which the same was issued, such owner or person
having control of such animal may, upon the payment of the fee or
charge as shall be established from time to time by motion of the
Tribal Council and upon making and subscribing to a declaration of
such loss of such tag, receive from the Department a duplicate
license tag for the remaining portion of the year for which the
original license was issued.

(3) Unauthorized removal — It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized
person to remove from any animal any collar, harness, or other
device to which is attached a license tag for the current year or to
remove such tag therefrom.

( Registration Records —

(1) Each registration required by this section shall state the name and
residence address of the person to whom issued, the nature of the
registration, the amount paid, the date issued, and the date on
which the registration shall expire. The registration shall also

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io contain a description of the animal, a digital picture of the animal,
the number of the metal tag or implant accompanying the
registration certificate, and the date of vaccination.

(2) The Department shall keep a record of the name, physical and
mailing address, and phone number of each person to whom a
registration certificate or certificate and tag are issued pursuant to
the provisions of this subchapter, the name, physical and mailing
address, and phone number of an alternate contact. All money
received for registrations or licenses under the provisions of this
chapter shall be paid to the Tribal treasury, to be credited to the
general fund.

(3) It is the duty of every owner to immediately notify the Department
in writing of any changes to the information that was listed to
register an animal. The Department shall not be responsible for any
actions that result due to the Owner failing to provide accurate
information; additionally, the Department has no obligation to look
for any other information beyond what is listed in the registration
records. The Department relies on the accuracy of the information
given on each owner's registration. The information will be used to

i) notify any owner if their animal is violating this Title or has been
impounded. If the Department does not have correct contact
information an animal may be disposed of according to this Title
and the Owner may not receive any notice duc to inaccurate
information.

(g) Kennels ~ Kennels shall not be permitted to operate within the exterior
boundaries of the Walker River Indian Reservation. The Walker River
Tribal Council may by motion authorize the operation of kennels within
the Reservation after the adoption of this Title. The motion shall direct
the Walker River Tribal Police to develop regulations to govern the
operation of kennels within the Reservation for review and approval by
resolution of the Walker River Tribal Council. After the regulations
have been approved, kennels shall be permitted to operate in a manner
consistent with such regulations.

(h) Variance — Owners that have animals that are not kept for the purposes
of household pets but have greater than the numerical restrictions in
Section 25-80(k) prior to the Tribal Council authorizing the operation
of a kennel and subsequent regulations may apply to the Department for
ran a variance. The Department shall draft requirements for granting said

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variances. Variances shall not be determined to be associated with any
property right and may be revoked at any time. The Department has the
sole discretion to grant or deny an application for a variance. The
Department's decision to deny an application for a variance shall be
final.

25-110 RABIES CONTROL —

(a)

(b)

{c)

Rabid Animals at Large — It shall be unlawful for any person owning,
having an interest in, harboring, or having the care, charge, control,
custody, or possession of any animal, knowing that such animal has
rabies, to allow or permit such animal to go free and run at large within
the Reservation.

Suspicion of Rabies —

(1) Whenever the owner or person having the custody or possession of
any animal shall observe or learn that such animal has shown
symptoms of rabies, or has acted in a manner that would lead a
reasonable person to suspect that it might have rabies, such owner or
person having the custody or possession of such animal shall
immediately notify the Department and shall permit the Department
to make an inspection or examination of such animal and to
quarantine such animal until it shall be established to the satisfaction
of the Department that such animal does or does not have rabies. It
shall be unlawful for any person to kill an animal infected with rabies
or an animal suspected of having rabies without prior authorization
by the Department.

(2) Whenever it shall appear to the Department that there is reason to
believe that any animal has rabies, or has been exposed to rabies, the
Department shall make an inspection and examination of such
animal and shall quarantine such anima! until it shall be established
to the satisfaction of the Department that such animal does or does
not have rabies.

Quarantine of Animals —

(1) Whenever it is shown that any animal has bitten any person, the
owner or person having custody or possession thereof shall isolate
the animal.

(2) Animals that have bitten a human shall be confined in a manner
that will allow observation of the animal for the duration of the
isolation period.

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(3) Isolation of a biting animal may be allowed on the owner's
premises when, in the judgment of the Department, adequate
facilities are provided to ensure adequate confinement and when
the owner exhibits a responsible attitude that will ensure
confinement during the isolation period. A securely fenced yard or
caged area are considered adequate for home confinement.

(4) When, in the judgment of the Department, adequate facilities for
confinement may not exist or the owner may be unable or
unwilling to properly supervise confinement of the animal,
confinement shall occur at a veterinary hospital or a dog kennel, or
other adequate location for confinement at the expense of the
owner. The owner shall pay any expenses of quarantine prior to
the confinement of the animal. If the owner refuses to pay the
quarantine expenses, the Department is authorized to euthanize the
biting animal for the purpose of laboratory examination for rabies.
In cases where the owner does not desire to quarantine the biting
animal, the owner may authorize euthanasia of the biting animal
for the purpose of laboratory examination for rabies.

(5) Unvaccinated animals subject to rabies, that have been bitten or
have been in intimate contact with a known or suspected rabid
animal, shall be quarantined for a period determined by the
Department, or disposed. Animals quarantined pursuant to this
section shall be quarantined to prevent escape or contact with
other animal species.

(6) Whenever any animal shall be bitten by another animal having
rabies, the owner or person having custody or possession of the
animal so bitten shall, upon being informed thereof, quarantine it
and keep it confined for a period to be determined by the
Department, and the Department shall have power, in its
discretion, to kill or quarantine any animal so bitten in the event
the owner or person having custody or possession thereof shall fail
to do so immediately or in the event the owner or person having
custody or possession thereof is not readily accessible.

(d) Disposition of Rabid Animals — If it shall appear to the Department or
other qualified Tribal Official, upon examination, that an animal has
rabies, he/she shall in its reasonable opinion dispose of the animal.

(e) Transporting of Animals to or from Rabies Areas — No person shall
bring an animal into the Walker River Indian Reservation from a
county in which rabies is present or has been known to be present

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25-120

within six (6) months.

VICIOUS DOGS —

(a)

(b)

Requirement of Physical Restraint — No person shall keep, own, or
possess within the boundaries of the Walker River Indian Reservation
any Vicious dog unless muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or
Icash and under the physical restraint of a responsible person or confined
in a proper enclosure in such a way as to prevent it from biting any
human being, livestock, domestic animal, or game animal; nor permit
such dog to run at large at any time.

Registration, Identification, and Insurance of Vicious Dog — It is unlawful
for an owner to have a Vicious dog on the Reservation without a
certificate of registration issued under this section. The Department shall
issue a certificate of registration to the owner of a Vicious dog if the
owner presents to the authority sufficient evidence of:

(1) A Vicious dog shall require a proper enclosure. A proper enclosure is
a securely confined, locked pen, kennel, or structure upon the
premises of the owner of such dog. Confinement shall be
accomplished by means of a substantial fence or similar enclosure, set
back at least ten (10) feet from property lines, sidewalks, and streets,
and of sufficient strength and height to prevent the dog from escaping
therefrom, and shall be locked and secured to prevent entry of young
children and other dogs. If the pen or structure has no bottom secured
to the sides, the sides must be embedded into the ground no less than
one (1) foot, and there must be additional preventative measures
taken to ensure the vicious dog cannot dig under the sides to escape.
The pen or enclosure shall be structurally sound and maintained in
good repair, and shall have a top, if necessary, to prevent a dog from
escaping and shall also provide protection from the elements for the
dog;

(2) The posting of the premises with a clearly visible warning sign that
there is a Vicious dog on the property. In addition the owner shall
conspicuously display a sign with a warning symbol that warns
children of the presence of a vicious dog; and

(3) A surety bond issued by a surety insurer in a form acceptable to the
Animal Control Authority in the sum of at least one hundred thousand
dollars ($100,000.00) payable to any person injured by the vicious
dog; or a policy of liability insurance such as homeowner’s insurance
in the amount of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00)

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ey insuring the owner for any personal injuries inflicted by the vicious
dog.

(c) Declaration of Vicious Dog ~ The Department shall identify and classify
potentially vicious dogs. The Department may find and declare a dog
vicious if it has substantial evidence to believe that the dog falls within
the definition of “vicious animal!” set forth in Section 25-60. Substantial
evidence may be based upon:

(1) The written complaint of a person who is willing to testify that he
or she witnessed the dog acting in a manner that causes it to fall
within the definition of vicious dog;

(2) Dog bite reports filed with the Department or any other
governmental agency;

(3) Actions of the dog witnessed by the Department or any other
governmental agency; or

(4) Other relevant substantial evidence.

cry (d) Written Notice — Upon the Department's determination that substantial
evidence exists to believe that a dog is vicious, it may issue a written
notice to the owner of the dog addressed to the contact information listed
in the Dog’s registration records. The notice shall contain the following:

(1) The name and address of the owner of the dog;
(2) A brief description of the dog;
(3) A brief statement of why the dog has been found to be vicious dog;

(4) The requirements for restraint of the dog, as determined by this Title and
that these requirements must be complied with within 48 hours;

(5) The penalties for violation of the requirements for restraint imposed by
Tribal Code, including a statement that, if the requirements are not

timely met, the Department will issue a citation.

(e) Violation - Any dog that has previously been declared a vicious dog is in
violation of this Title if:

(1) The dog is not validly registered under this Title; or

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(2) The owner does not secure and maintain liability insurance coverage
required under this Title.

(3) The dog is not maintained in the proper enclosure; or
(4) The dog is outside of the dwelling of the owner or outside of the
proper enclosure and not under the physical restraint of a responsible

person.

(5) The dog threatens or attacks and inflicts harm on any person,
livestock, game, or domestic animal.

(f) Enforcement — Any owner who keeps his/her dog in violation of this
section will be subject to:

(1) Seizure and possible destruction of the dog by the Department.

(2) Any fines or associated costs with the confiscation and destruction
of the animal.

25-130 CITATIONS FOR VIOLATORS OF THIS TITLE —

Citations will be issued to any owners of animals found to be violating this
Title. Citations will not be issued for stray animals because ownership of the
animal is not able to be identified.

(a) Violations Not Involving Physical Harm to Humans — If the animal is
not a stray, the following enforcement procedures shall apply:

(1) First violation of any provision of this Title: If the animal is not in
violation of other sections of this Title the Owner shall be subject to
the applicable fines, penalties, plus any assessed shelter and
redemption fees and costs.

(2) Second violation of any provision of this Title: The Owner shall be
subject to the applicable fines, penalties plus any assessed shelter and
redemption fees and costs.

(3) Third violation of any provision of this Title: The Owner shall be
subject to the applicable fines, penalties plus any assessed shelter and
redemption fees. The animal shall be deemed a repeat offender as of
the third violation.

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(4) Fourth violation of any provision of this Title: Upon the fourth
violation of this Title, the Owner shalj as a matter of law is determined
to be incapable of maintaining the privilege to own an animal within
the Walker River Indian Reservation. The offending animal shall be
seized and disposed of through adoption or destruction. The Owner
shall be subject to applicable fines, penalties plus any assessed shelter
and disposal fees and costs.

(b) Violations involving physical harm to humans — If an animal causes
physical harm to a human by an unprovoked attack, the animal shall be
seized by the Department and destroyed.

(c) Repeat Offenders, Prohibition of Owning Animals — If the Department
has issued more than four (4) citations to an Owner for violations of this
Title, the Department may determine the Owner incapable of having the
privilege of owning animals within the exterior boundaries of the Walker
River Indian Reservation. An Owner shall be prohibited from having
animals. Any animals found to be in the possession of the Owner shall
be seized and disposed of through adoption or destruction. The owner
shall bear all costs associated with such removal.

(d) Administrative Appeal of Citations, Appeal to Tribal Court, No Further
Appeals — Any person receiving a citation may either pay the fine and
obey the citation or they may appeal the citation to the Chief of Police.

(1) Administrative Appeal — Any appeal must be filed within the time
period for redemption of an animal. Any appeals received after the
time period for redemption shall be dismissed as moot and any and
all appeal rights are terminated after the time for redemption has
lapsed.

(2) Contents of Appeal — The appeal shail be in writing and addressed
to the Chief of Police listing the citation and the specific evidence
of why the citation was not proper. The Chief of Police shall
review the memorandum and determine whether or not substantial
evidence exists to support the citation in light of the evidence
presented in the memorandum. The Chief of Police may request
further information from the Owner if necessary. A decision shall
be issued to the owner within a reasonable time of a receipt of the
appeal.

(3) Owner must pay redemption fees — The Department shall not keep

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animals impounded during the administrative appeal of a citation,
unless in the Department’s sole discretion it determines that the
safety of the animal or the protection of the public so requires
impoundment. The Owner of an animal shall pay all necessary
redemption costs and fees to obtain release of the animal. Any
redemption costs and fees may be returned to the Owner if the
Chief of Police determines that the citation was not supported by
substantial evidence. The Owner shall not be entitled to any other
forms of compensation or damages except a refund for all ora
portion of redemption fees.

(4) Abandonment — An owner refusing to pay redemption fees or
refusing to pay any fees to keep the animal shall as a matter of law
have abandoned the animal according to Section 25-90(i) of this
Title. All administrative appeals shall be dismissed if an owner
abandons the animal. Any Owner abandoning his animal shall be
responsible for all costs associated with the impoundment and
disposal of the animal.

(5) Animals Not Redeemable — For those animals that the Department
deems unredeemable as a result of a violation of this Title, this
section applies. No dog may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of
if the owner of the animal has sought an appeal of the Department's
determination, until the appeal has been completed. The Owner of
the animal shall be liable for the cost of the care and feeding of the
animal pending the outcome of judicial review and shall deposit
monthly, in advance, the cost of such care and feeding as
determined by the Department. Failure to make such a deposit
shall result in an abandonment of said animal after giving the
Owner of the animal five (5) days written notice of their failing to
make the required deposit in advance. In the event judicial review
is favorable to the Owner, all or a portion of the amounts paid for
the care and feeding of the animal pending the review may be
refunded.

(6) Appeal to Tribal Court - The Walker River Tribal Court shall have
the jurisdiction to hear appeals from the administrative decisions of
the Chief of Police. The jurisdiction of the Walker River Tribal
Court shall be that as an appellate court and shall only use the
record created by the Department to make a decision. The Walker
River Tribal Court's decision is only limited to determining
whether or not the citation was proper, and deference shall be
afforded to Department's administrative decision.

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25-140

(7) Decision of the Walker River Tribal Court — The Walker River
Tribal Court may affirm the Department's administrative decision
and in so doing the Department may collect any costs a prevailing
party is authorized to recover under Tribal law. A Walker River
Tribal Court decision that an Owner was determined not in
violation of this Title shall authorize the release of an
unredeemable animal within a reasonable amount of time and the
decision may include the refunding of any previously paid
redemption fees or costs to care for unredeemable animals. No
other compensation or any form of damages shall be authorized to
be issued against the Walker River Paiute Tribe.

(8) No Jurisdiction for Abandoned Animals — The Walker River Tribal
Court shall have no jurisdiction to hear appeals from Department
decisions when the animal has been deemed abandoned under this
Title. Any appeal shall be dismissed by the Walker River Tribal
Court.

(9) No Further Appeals - The Walker River Tribal Court’s decision
shall be final and there shall be no further right of appeal.

LIABILITY OF OWNERS, PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION —

25-150

Every person owning or keeping an animal within the exterior boundaries of
the Walker River Indian Reservation shall be liable in damages for any injury
or damages committed by such animal. Any person or the Tribal Council
may file a civil complaint against said owner in the Walker River Tribal
Court for compensation for damages caused by such animals. This section
does not authorize any causes of action to be brought against the Walker
River Tribe.

SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY -

Nothing in this Title shall be deemed or construed to be a waiver of the
sovereign immunity of the Walker River Tribe, its officials, its entities, or
employees acting within their official or individual capacities.

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CERTIFICATION

As a duly-elected official of the Walker River Paiute Tribe, I do hereby certify that at a meeting
duly called, noticed, and convened on the. D7/Aday fQard, 2021, at which time a quorum
of _{pwas present, the Title 25, Animal Control was duly amended by a vote of (FOR, O
AGAINST, OABSTAINED, and said Title has not been rescinded or amended in any form.

Anlbe: Meee la b/2L3/
Tribal Council Chairperson Date

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Tribal Secretary Date

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Awalker_river_paiute%3Acda80713e89ecd0d. Public record. Not legal advice.