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Reno Animal Control Ordinance No. PD-08 (d) It is hereby declared to be a nuisance for any person to maintain any place mentioned in paragraph (c) of this Section in such a manner that such place is not free from foul and offensive odors of sufficient strength to be detected on any adjoining property. ( e) The failure to properly remove or dispose of animal waste or excreta deposited by an animal on public walks, in recreational areas, or on private property is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $250.00. (f) An odor is presumed to be offensive when the odor can be detected by a person of ordinary sensibilities at a distance of one hundred feet (100') unaided by wind or breeze. (g) Remedies for violations of Section 10 (a) will be consistent with Section 20 of this Ordinance. Section. 11 Animal noise. (a) It shall be unlawful and considered a public nuisance to keep any animal or group of animals which, by causing frequent or long continued barking, or noise; or which generate loud and obnoxious noises by whatever method disturb any person of ordinary sensibilities in the vicinity and thereby disturb the peace of the neighborhood or disturb the occupants of adjacent premises. (b) A person shall be deemed to have intentionally and knowingly violated this Section if the person within 24-hours of receipt of a notice of an Animal Noise violation fails to correct the circumstances to prevent a recurrence. Section. 12 Traps. Humane traps may be used for capturing animals roaming unrestrained in the City. The use of steel jaw traps to apprehend animals is illegal. Section. 13 Animals prohibited in food establishments. No owner of any domestic animal, or other animal, and no manager, clerk, owner or operator of any place where food is exposed or offered for sale, served or sold for human consumption shall permit any domestic animal, or other animal to enter, be, or remain within any store, restaurant, shop, building, structure or place where food is offered or exposed for sale, displayed or handled for human consumption within the corporate limits of the City of Reno, Texas. A violation of this Section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000. It is a defense under this Section that the animal was a trained, domestic animal of a type or breed commonly used to assist handicapped persons and was in the food establishment for that purpose. 11 r"