§ 594.15. Operating restrictions.

(a)

Carriages shall not be operated during the following weather conditions:

(1)

When a weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service;

(2)

When the air temperature is ninety-five (95) degrees Fahrenheit or higher; or

(3)

When ice and/or snow makes footing conditions unsafe for horse travel.

(b)

When the temperature is below thirty (30) degrees Fahrenheit and a horse is not in use for more than ten (10) minutes, it shall be covered by a blanket from the back of the neck to the tail, extending to the hocks and knees. The blanket shall be removed before the horse is back in use.

(c)

Carriages shall not operate during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on legal holidays, and on other dates and times of restriction by the Department of Public Service, the Director or the Division of Police.

(d)

A horse shall be rested every three (3) hours for a period of not less than thirty (30) minutes. Fresh potable water shall be offered during this rest period. Water temperature must be in a range of forty-five (45) to eighty (80) degrees Fahrenheit. Rest breaks shall be noted in the driver's trip sheet.

(e)

A horse shall not be used more than eight (8) hours in a twenty-four-hour period.

(Ord. No. 1548-2013, § 6, 7-1-2013)