§ 14-80. Regulations for Rodeos.

A.

Posting of Permit. The operator of a rodeo will prominently display a current, valid county animal services-issued operational permit.

B.

Safety.

1.

The operator of a rodeo shall report to animal services any obvious case of neglect or animal abuse pursuant to the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance, these Standards, or F.S. ch. 828, "Cruelty to Animals." Animal services' phone number shall be posted in a prominent location.

2.

The operator of a rodeo event shall meet all fire safety requirements in accordance with the local fire and zoning regulations.

3.

The operator of a rodeo shall have a written emergency plan to address, as is necessary, inclement weather, veterinary medical emergencies, attendee safety, and crowd control. This plan shall be posted in a prominent location.

C.

Public Awareness. The operator of a rodeo event shall make available to attendees literature to be provided by animal services outlining the provisions of the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance.

D.

Rodeo Regulations.

1.

The operator of a rodeo shall provide animal services with:

a.

A diagram of the arena, showing location of the chutes, catch chutes, and pens; a list of all proposed events and acts; and a copy of the rules and regulations which will govern the conduct of the contestants and events;

b.

The name and contact information of a veterinarian who will be available for all shows; and

c.

Evidence of testing for infectious equine anemia within the previous immediate twelve (12) months, with negative results for all equine.

2.

The operator of a rodeo shall ensure that:

a.

A licensed veterinarian shall be available for all shows;

b.

An ambulance and medical attendants shall be available on the grounds for emergency purposes;

c.

Any tack, equipment, device, substance or material that is injurious or could cause unnecessary cruelty is prohibited;

d.

All stock is strong, healthy, and physically sound in order to perform in the assigned events;

e.

Chutes are so constructed as to prevent injury to the stock, and that the arena is free of rocks, holes, and all obstacles which could cause injury to animals or contestants;

f.

All flank straps and equipment is removed from stock in catch chutes as soon as possible and that injured animals remain in the catch chute until examined and released by the attending veterinarian; and

g.

Rowels on spurs of all contestants are short, dull, and free to revolve.

(Ord. No. 2013-55, § 5)