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Memphis Code of Ordinances § 8-32-3
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Sec. 8-32-3. - Penalty. A. Animal cruelty and animal fighting are dangerous public nuisances and all monies, profits and fruits of such illegal activity shall be subject to forfeiture action. B. In addition to penalties named in subsections 8-32-1(D) and (E), a lien for all costs and expenses of enforcement of this ordinance, including veterinary treatment and care, feeding and housing of animals surrendered or forfeited under this ordinance is declared on property where violation(s) of this section occurred. Such liens shall be enforced by attachment proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. No. 5417, § 1, 10-18-2011)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT8AN_CH8-32CRAN_S8-32-3PEFetched: 10/28/2026

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