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### 7.12.040 Recordkeeping. | A. *Records.* The animal care and regulation office shall keep accurate and detailed records including, but not limited to, records regarding money received and expended, registering, impoundment, disposition of animals, and investigations regarding animals coming under the city’s jurisdiction.
B. *Confidentiality.* C... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.026367 | -1.146484 | 0.049347 | -0.604492 |
### 7.12.050 Policies, regulations and procedures. | The chief animal care and regulation officer shall, subject to the approval of the mayor of the city, establish written policies, regulations and procedures to carry out the provisions of this title. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 5, 2009; prior code § 12.35.050)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passe... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.957031 | -0.626465 | -0.850098 | -1.292969 |
### 7.16.010 Registration – Dogs and cats. | A. **Registration Required.** Within the city, no person shall own any dog or cat over the age of six months without registering each dog or cat.
B. **Registration.** Registration of a dog or cat shall include the name, phone number, and address of the owner and the name, breed, color, age and sex of the dog or cat, w... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.657227 | -0.103088 | 1.449219 | 0.828125 |
### 7.16.020 Registration – Kennel and catteries. | A. **Registration Required.** In addition to the registration requirements of WMC 7.16.010 and any required permits in WMC Title 16, no person shall own or operate a kennel or cattery or own five or more dogs or cats over the age of six months without registering as a kennel or cattery operator for each location of a k... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.56543 | 0.27124 | 1.015625 | 1.098633 |
## 7.16.030 Registration – Updating information. | It is the responsibility of every dog or cat owner and kennel or cattery operator to update and provide the city with current registration information regarding the items set forth in WMC 7.16.010(B) and 7.16.020(B). Violation of this provision is an infraction. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 6, 2009; prior code § 12.10.030) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.061859 | -0.600098 | -0.397949 | -0.169556 |
## 7.16.040 Kennel and cattery requirements. | A. No kennel or cattery shall be maintained or operated in a manner which is not sanitary, an annoyance or in any other way jeopardizes the health and well-being of any animal.
B. All kennel or cattery facilities shall meet the following requirements:
1. Shelter which provides adequate air and ventilation and which s... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.419922 | -0.747559 | 2.537109 | 1.373047 |
### 7.16.050 Registration tags and tattoos or microchip identification for dogs and cats. | **A. Registration Tags.** Each registered dog and cat shall be issued a registration tag with an identification number and telephone number of the animal care and regulation office.
**B. Tag Replacement.** The registration tag shall be securely fastened to the dog’s or cat’s choke chain, collar or harness, which shall... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.390381 | -0.379395 | 1.44043 | -0.402344 |
### 7.16.070 Fees. | **A. License Registration Fees.**
1. The license registration fee for a dog or cat shall be $15.00 if the animal is spayed or neutered. For animals that are not spayed or neutered, the registration fee shall be $30.00.
2. When registering five or more animals, a kennel or cattery license is required. The registration... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.828125 | -1.492188 | -0.179565 | -0.830566 |
### 7.16.080 Unexpired dog and kennel licenses. | Dog and kennel licenses issued under prior city law shall be valid in lieu of registration until the license has expired at which time registration requirements shall become effective for those dogs and kennels.
(Ord. 09-69(AM) § 6, 2009; prior code § 12.10.080) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.940918 | -1.414063 | -0.354248 | -1.094727 |
### 7.16.090 Exemptions. | A. The registration requirements for dogs and cats under this chapter do not apply to any dog or cat kept within the city for less than 30 calendar days. All such dogs and cats are subject to all other provisions of this title. This subsection does not allow a 30-day grace period for compliance with registration requir... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.339844 | -0.125732 | 0.372314 | -0.387695 |
### 7.16.100 Kennel and cattery inspections. | A. The chief animal care and regulation officer may inspect a kennel or cattery that has applied for a registration certificate under WMC 7.16.020, or the agency authorized by contract with the city to ensure compliance with this title, prior to the issuance of a kennel or cattery license. Any inspection performed unde... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.298828 | 0.048218 | 0.509277 | -0.036102 |
### 7.16.110 Written administrative orders. | A. If, upon the inspection of a kennel or cattery, the kennel or cattery does not meet the requirements of this title, the chief animal care and regulation officer may issue a written administrative order to the kennel or cattery owner setting forth the conditions the kennel or cattery owner shall meet in order to be i... | true | Enforcement | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 2.0625 | 0.61377 | 1.605469 | 2.142578 |
### 7.16.130 Distribution of animal care and regulation regulations. | Every owner registering a dog or a cat, or a kennel or a cattery shall be furnished a copy of this title, and acknowledge in writing the receipt thereof. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 6, 2009; prior code § 12.10.130) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.109375 | -1.294922 | -0.146362 | -0.998535 |
### 7.16.140 Reciprocal agreements. | The city is authorized to enter reciprocal agreements regarding animal registrations with a municipality. Under reciprocal registration agreements, a registration issued by either the borough or a city will be
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
treated as valid by the... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.280273 | 0.39624 | -1.148438 | -1.266602 |
### 7.20.015 Classification of animals. | A. Classifications. Subject to the authority of the chief animal care and regulation officer pursuant to WMC 7.20.018, an animal may be classified based on one of the following levels:
1. Level 1 classification is established if an unrestrained animal has engaged in the following activities:
a. Aggressive lunging;... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.463867 | 1.461914 | 1.212891 | 1.717773 |
## 7.20.018 Exceptions to classifications. | A. Notwithstanding WMC 7.20.015, the chief animal care and regulation officer shall have discretionary authority to refrain from classifying an animal even if the animal has engaged in the behaviors specified in WMC 7.20.015, if the chief animal care and regulation officer determines that one of the following is true:
... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.691406 | 1.420898 | 1.245117 | 1.830078 |
## 7.20.020 Investigation and classification of animals. | A. The animal care and regulation officer shall investigate and report each animal bite or attack incident to the chief animal care and regulation officer. The chief animal care and regulation officer shall classify bite and attack incidents as accidental or non-accidental.
1. No other conditions of release shall be r... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.883789 | 0.87793 | 0.797852 | 1.061523 |
## 7.20.025 Regulation of classified animals. | A. The chief animal care and regulation officer shall have the discretion to increase or decrease a classified animal’s restrictions based upon relevant circumstances.
B. In addition to other requirements of this chapter, the owner of a classified animal shall comply with the following redemption conditions:
1. **Lev... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 2.333984 | 1.083984 | 2.271484 | 1.703125 |
### 7.20.040 Impoundment and written release orders. | A. **Impoundment.** An animal classified as a Level 1 or 2, at the chief animal care and regulation officer’s discretion, may be impounded at the animal care and regulation shelter, licensed kennel, or at
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
the owner’s house if the ken... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 2.296875 | 1.466797 | 2.435547 | 1.639648 |
## 7.20.080 Animal classification and written release order review by hearing officer. | A. An owner aggrieved by the classification or the written release order for an animal as Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 may appeal to a hearing officer as set forth in WMC Chapter 7.08. A hearing date shall be set
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
before the hearing officer wh... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.333496 | 0.882324 | 1.166016 | 0.494629 |
## 7.20.085 Compliance inspections. | The owner or custodian of any animal classified as Level 2, 3, or 4 shall consent to inspection of the property where the animal is kept with 24 hours’ written notice by the animal care and regulation office. The inspection shall be set at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner to verify compliance with the requi... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.115906 | -0.949707 | 0.874023 | -0.193359 |
## 7.20.095 Removal, reduction or modification of classification. | A. An owner of a classified animal, including an animal classified under a repealed classification scheme, may apply to the chief animal care and regulation officer, in writing, to have the classification reduced, modified, or removed in accordance with this section upon payment of outstanding fees, including a review ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1 | 0.735352 | 1.476563 | 0.373779 |
## 7.20.100 Transfer of ownership of a classified animal. | A. Upon transfer of the ownership of an animal classified as Level 1 or 2, the owner shall transfer to the new owner a copy of the classification notice and conditional release order applicable to the animal.
B. The new owner shall be bound by the conditional release order issued by the chief animal care and regulatio... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.134888 | -0.597656 | 0.446045 | -0.025116 |
## 7.20.110 Pre-existing classifications. | All classifications and conditional release orders or conditional release agreements issued under former law shall remain in full force and effect for the life of the animal classified, unless removed, reduced, or modified under the procedures established in WMC 7.20.080. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 6, 2009; prior code § 12.25.1... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.93457 | -0.074158 | -0.239014 | -0.973633 |
### 7.24.010 Definitions. | Notwithstanding WMC 7.04.010, for purposes of this chapter the word “animal” includes all animals, unless otherwise specified. “Dog” does not include canid hybrids for purposes of this chapter. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 8, 2009; prior code § 12.20.010) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.864258 | -0.638672 | 0.227905 | -1.099609 |
### 7.24.020 Rabies immunization. | A. A person may not keep, own or harbor a dog or cat over six months of age unless the dog or cat has been immunized for rabies in accordance with the laws of the state and city ordinance. Violation of this provision is an infraction.
B. It is unlawful for any person owning a dog or cat to knowingly procure, receive, ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.696777 | -0.456543 | 2.232422 | 1.824219 |
### 7.24.030 Reporting. | A. All practitioners of human medicine shall report to the animal care and regulation office within 12 hours of discovery of the names and addresses of persons treated for animal bites and the owner of the animal, if known. Violation of this provision is an infraction.
B. All practitioners of veterinary medicine shall... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.419434 | -1.116211 | 0.906738 | 1.443359 |
### 7.24.040 Surrender of animals. | An owner of a domestic or domesticated animal, at the request of an animal care and regulation officer, shall not refuse to surrender the domestic or domesticated animal for supervised quarantine, pursuant to WMC 7.24.050, if the domestic or domesticated animal has bitten a human or another animal. Violation of this pr... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.41333 | -0.947754 | 1.75 | 1.395508 |
### 7.24.050 Supervised quarantine. | A. A domestic or domesticated animal subject to a supervised quarantine shall be securely confined for a minimum period of 10 calendar days following the bite.
B. At the discretion of the chief animal care and regulation officer, the quarantine location may be:
1. At the designated animal shelter;
2. At a veterinary... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.637695 | -0.064636 | 2.083984 | 1.505859 |
## 7.24.060 Rabid animals. | A. Notification of Chief Animal Care and Regulation Officer. When a domestic or domesticated animal under a supervised quarantine, other than at the animal shelter, is diagnosed or tentatively diagnosed as rabid, the chief animal care and regulation officer shall be notified immediately.
B. Confirmation of Diagnosis. ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.652344 | 0.174072 | 1.87207 | 2.546875 |
### 7.24.070 Area quarantine. | A. When one or more positive diagnosis of rabies is made within the city, the chief animal care and regulation officer may institute an area quarantine for a period of 30 calendar days. The area covered by the quarantine shall be at the discretion of the chief animal care and regulation officer.
B. A person within the... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 2.011719 | 0.015526 | 1.805664 | 2.363281 |
## 7.24.080 Cooperation with Alaska State Department of Health and Social Services. | A. The city may defer to the judgment of the Alaska State Department of Health and Social Services on rabies issues. The city may cooperate on issues including, but not limited to:
1. Surrendering jurisdiction of an animal to the state;
2. Cooperation in state-authorized quarantines;
3. Cooperation in identification... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.138428 | 0.09436 | 0.177368 | 1.169922 |
## 7.24.090 Low cost rabies vaccination clinics for dogs and cats. | The chief animal care and regulation officer may conduct low cost rabies vaccination clinics for dogs and cats. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 8, 2009; prior code § 12.20.090)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.85498 | -1.405273 | 0.13623 | -0.444092 |
### 7.28.010 Impoundment procedure. | A. **Animals Running-at-Large.** Animals found running-at-large are subject to immediate impoundment by an animal care and regulation officer or authorized agent providing animal care and regulation or authorized agent providing animal care and regulation contract services to the city. Animals running-at-large without ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.105469 | 0.73291 | 1.356445 | 1.070313 |
## 7.28.020 Redemption of impounded animals. | A. The owner is entitled to reclaim possession of an impounded animal, unless otherwise provided by this title, upon the owner’s compliance with the applicable registration and microchipping requirements, and the payment of fees and expenses set forth in this title.
B. The chief animal care and regulation officer may,... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.669922 | -0.391602 | 0.930176 | -0.10083 |
## 7.28.030 Fees. | A. The mayor, or an agency authorized by contract with the city, shall set impoundment fees and costs to be charged by the animal care and regulation office or shelter or an agency authorized by contract with the city.
B. Payment of impoundment fees for an animal running-at-large shall not exceed $500.00 per animal fo... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.47168 | -0.625 | 0.962891 | 0.146484 |
### 7.28.040 Livestock auction. | The chief animal care and regulation officer may, at the officer’s discretion, auction livestock as set forth in policies, regulations and procedures established by the city or adopted by an agency authorized by contract with the city. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 9, 2009; prior code § 12.15.040) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.19458 | -0.657715 | -0.488525 | -1.045898 |
### 7.28.050 Adoption. | A. In addition to the registration provisions set forth in WMC Chapter 7.16, no dog or cat shall be adopted from the shelter unless the prospective owner agrees to have the animal spayed or neutered.
B. The mayor, or an agency authorized by contract with the city, shall set animal adoption fees and costs to be charged... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 2.050781 | 0.18811 | 2.964844 | 0.840332 |
## 7.28.060 Voluntary release. | A person voluntarily releasing ownership of an animal to the city shall execute a release of ownership in favor of the city and pay a fee of $5.00 per animal. The chief animal care and regulation officer may, for good cause, waive the release fee. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 9, 2009; prior code § 12.15.060) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.090515 | -1.780273 | 0.213989 | -0.706543 |
## 7.28.070 Microchip insertion – Impounded dogs and cats. | All dogs and cats impounded and released from the animal care and regulation shelter, whether by redemption, adoption or otherwise, shall receive a microchip implant approved by the city. If the animal is being released to the owner and the owner requests to be present, the owner shall be present during the insertion o... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.011841 | -1.09082 | 1.794922 | -0.087341 |
## 7.28.080 Euthanasia. | A. The chief animal care and regulation officer or designee may authorize euthanasia in the following circumstances:
1. An animal in city custody, not pending a hearing or court decision, which is not adoptable under WMC 7.28.050(D);
2. An animal whose health or physical condition requires euthanasia for humane reaso... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.616211 | 0.606445 | 1.800781 | 1.575195 |
### 7.32.010 Infractions and violations. | A. An infraction or violation is a minor offense which carries no jail sentence and cannot result in the loss of a valuable license. Except as otherwise provided in this title, any person convicted under this title shall be deemed guilty of an infraction and shall be punished by a fine not less than $50.00, nor greater... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.097961 | -0.410156 | 0.462158 | 0.552246 |
## 7.32.020 Misdemeanors. | Any person convicted of a misdemeanor is subject to a penalty not to exceed a fine of $1,000 and imprisonment for 90 days. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 10, 2009; prior code § 12.40.020) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.206421 | -1.832031 | 0.637695 | 0.836426 |
## 7.32.030 Forfeiture. | A. Forfeiture occurs when an animal owner loses ownership rights in an animal and the city assumes the right to adopt or otherwise dispose of the animal in a humane manner. Any owner shall forfeit all rights of ownership in an animal under the following circumstances:
1. The owner is convicted of violating WMC 7.20.02... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.104492 | 1.264648 | 1.25 | 1.774414 |
## 7.32.040 Civil penalty and statutory injunction. | Pursuant to AS 29.25.070(b), the city may institute a civil action against any person who violates any provision of this title. In addition to injunctive and compensatory relief, a civil penalty may also be imposed for each violation. An action to enjoin a violation may be brought notwithstanding the availability of an... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.897461 | -0.000575 | -0.286865 | 1.589844 |
## 7.32.050 Fines for infractions. | A. The following fine schedule is established for violations of the following provisions of this title:
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<td... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.982422 | -0.046844 | 0.313965 | 0.407715 |
## 7.32.060 Citations for infractions or violations. | A. **Citations – Contents.** The citation issued for violation of the provisions of this title shall be in writing, state the nature of the violations, name the alleged violator, and contain a notice to answer to the charges against the alleged violator in the Alaska State District Court for the Third Judicial District... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.841309 | 0.476318 | 0.025208 | 0.465332 |
## 7.32.070 Summons and complaint for misdemeanors. | Summons and complaints for misdemeanors shall be prepared and filed by legal counsel representing the city or by the State of Alaska Department of Law. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 10, 2009; prior code § 12.40.070)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.852539 | -0.547852 | -0.733887 | -0.997559 |
### 8.04.020 Definitions. | In this chapter, “fireworks” includes any combustible or explosive composition or any substance producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation, and includes blank cartridges, toy pistols, toy cannons, toy canes or toy guns in which explosives are used, Roman Candles, Daygo... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.525879 | 0.901855 | 0.868164 | 0.999023 |
## 8.04.030 Sales prohibited. | Except as provided herein, it is unlawful for any person to sell or display or offer to sell fireworks within the city. (Prior code § 13.06.030) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.796875 | -1.789063 | 0.867188 | 0.349121 |
## 8.04.040 Use prohibited. | A. Except as provided in this chapter, it is unlawful to discharge fireworks within the city.
B. The discharge of Class C common fireworks defined as saleable under AS 18.72.100, lawfully purchased outside the jurisdiction of the city, shall be allowed annually without permit on private property with permission of the... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.025391 | 0.063416 | 0.829102 | 1.59668 |
### 8.04.050 Authorized displays. | A. Fireworks may be used on public property by municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks and other organizations or groups of individuals if:
1. A permit is obtained from the city mayor or any city employee designated by him or her;
2. A bond is filed with the city in amount of at least $500.00 to insure pay... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.179932 | -0.574707 | -0.264893 | -0.398193 |
### 8.04.060 Permissible sales and uses. | Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit:
A. The use of fireworks by railroads or other transportation agencies for signal purposes or illumination;
B. The sale or use of blank cartridges for a show or theater;
C. The use of fireworks for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletic events or parades;
D.... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.682129 | -1.128906 | -0.310059 | -0.571289 |
### 8.04.070 Remedies and penalties. | Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20. (Ord. 01-47 § 6, 2001; prior code § 13.06.070)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.364014 | -0.127686 | -0.827148 | -0.963867 |
### 8.08.010 Refuse enclosure required. | A. All commercial and industrial establishments and all multifamily dwellings larger than a duplex must have an on-premises can, receptacle, dumpster or facility which may be used as a point of pick-up or storage for refuse.
B. Enclosures constructed or furnished to comply with this section shall be closed at all time... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.338379 | -1.083984 | 0.769043 | 0.269287 |
### 8.08.020 Unauthorized use. | It is unlawful for any person to deposit refuse into a dumpster, refuse container or refuse enclosure without the express approval of the owner or authorized representative. (Prior code § 11.12.020) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.497803 | -1.942383 | 1.108398 | 0.03717 |
### 8.08.030 Collection and transportation of refuse. | All refuse shall be collected in a sanitary manner and transported to an approved disposal facility in a covered container. Refuse shall not be permitted to be wind-blown or otherwise distributed from the collector’s property or transporting vehicle. Refuse blown from the collector’s property or spilled during collecti... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.317871 | -0.535645 | 0.757813 | 0.001549 |
### 8.08.040 Litter unlawful. | No person may dispose of garbage, refuse or trash of any kind other than at locations and in the manner designated by the city. (Ord. 00-30 § 3, 2000; prior code § 11.16.010) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.660156 | -1.552734 | 0.045807 | -0.604492 |
### 8.08.050 Remedies and penalties. | Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20. (Ord. 01-47 § 7, 2001) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.79834 | -0.007454 | -0.614746 | -0.915039 |
### 8.12.010 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning set forth in this section:
“Abandon” or “abandonment” shall be defined as existing where the owner of a building or premises has by action or inaction, failed to correct a serious health and/or safety violation at a building or on
The W... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.860352 | 1.213867 | 0.970215 | 1.901367 |
## 8.12.020 Public nuisance. | A. The following are declared to be a public nuisance subject to regulation by the city:
1. The accumulation of junk or trash for at least 90 calendar days which is determined by the city to detract from the character of the neighborhood, interfere with the rights of other people to use and enjoy land, water, or c... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.829102 | 0.100342 | 0.431152 | 1.77832 |
### 8.12.030 Exceptions. | This section does not apply to the following activities if operated in accordance with other applicable federal, state, or city law: commercial or public storage facilities, public museums, farms, construction companies, junk/salvage yards, refuse areas, landfills, trash transfer sites, recycling centers, septic waste ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.564941 | 0.097839 | -0.931641 | -0.680664 |
### 8.12.040 Public nuisances prohibited – Enumeration. | A. No person shall allow, maintain or permit a public nuisance to exist.
B. The city shall have met its burden of proof for a public nuisance if the items constituting a public nuisance are in plain view from the public right-of-way or easement for a period of 90 calendar days.
C. The city shall have met its burden o... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.599609 | -0.009392 | 0.678223 | 1.763672 |
### 8.12.050 Public nuisance abatement. | A. The mayor or his designee may investigate any junk vehicle or area with accumulated junk and trash, visible from the right-of-way or easement, to determine if the subject items constitute a public nuisance. The mayor or his designee’s determination shall include findings supporting the decision.
The Wasilla Municip... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 2.597656 | 0.751465 | 0.927246 | 1.942383 |
## 8.12.060 Remedies and penalties. | A. Trash or junk determined to be a public nuisance under this chapter is a violation of city code.
B. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter violations of this chapter are infractions.
C. Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20 and WMC 8.12.070.
D. The city s... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.578613 | 0.393311 | -0.115356 | 1.116211 |
## 8.12.070 Enforcement orders. | A. An enforcement order may be issued which describes the violation of the code, specifies the infraction and order. The enforcement order will require the property to be brought into compliance within 90 calendar days unless the city stipulates in writing that there is good cause to extend the deadline. Enforcement or... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.958008 | 0.179932 | 0.837891 | 1.737305 |
## 8.12.080 Civil remedies and penalties. | A. Notwithstanding WMC Chapter 1.20 or WMC 8.12.070, the city or any person aggrieved by a violation of this code may bring a civil action to perform the following:
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
1. A violation of this code may be enjoined or abated pursuant to AS... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.177734 | 0.681152 | -0.373535 | 1.425781 |
### 8.16.010 Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to establish requirements for the proper disposal of animal solid waste to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for failure to comply. (Ord. 18-28(AM) § 2, 2018)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.194702 | -0.862793 | -0.036499 | 0.666504 |
### 8.16.020 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
- “Animal” means vertebrate domestic or domesticated members of the Animalia Kingdom.
- “Animal solid waste” means waste matter expelled from the bowels of the animal; excrement.
- “Immediate” means that the... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.178711 | -0.265137 | 0.477783 | 0.27832 |
### 8.16.030 Requirement for disposal. | All persons shall immediately and properly dispose of their animal’s solid waste deposited on public property, except that any person who requires the use of a disability assistance animal shall be exempt from the provisions of this section while such animal is being used for that purpose. (Ord. 18-28(AM) § 2, 2018) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.32373 | -1.251953 | 1.279297 | 0.008995 |
### 9.04.010 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Nudity” is a person’s intentional failure to cover with a fully opaque covering that person’s own genitals, pubic areas, rectal area, or female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola.
“... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.458984 | 1.239258 | 1.743164 | 0.905273 |
### 9.04.020 Lewd conduct prohibited. | A. Lewd conduct in any public place within the city is prohibited.
B. Sponsoring or permitting lewd conduct for commercial purposes in any public place by any person within the city is prohibited. (Prior code § 13.20.020)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.958496 | -1.095703 | 1.052734 | 0.487793 |
## 9.04.030 Action to abate lewd conduct. | A. The city attorney may maintain an action to enjoin lewd conduct sponsored or permitted for commercial purposes as prohibited in WMC 9.04.020(B).
B. The action provided for in subsection (A) of this section shall be brought in the Superior Court, Third Judicial District, Palmer, Alaska. Such action shall be commence... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.375 | 0.774902 | 1.273438 | 1.869141 |
### 9.08.015 Petty theft. | A. A person commits petty theft if:
1. With intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate property of another to oneself or a third person, the person obtains the property of another; or
2. The person commits petty theft by shoplifting under subsection (B) of this section.
B. A person commits petty theft b... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.560547 | 0.024796 | -0.205322 | 1.085938 |
### 9.08.025 Petty theft in first degree. | A person commits petty theft in the first degree if the person commits petty theft as defined in this chapter and the value of the property or services is $50.00 or more but less than $500.00. (Ord. 13-23(AM) § 7, 2013; Ord. 07-44 § 3, 2007; Ord. 05-71 § 3, 2005) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.338135 | -1.133789 | -0.160034 | -0.041931 |
### 9.08.035 Petty theft in second degree. | A person commits petty theft in the second degree if the person commits petty theft as defined in this chapter and the value of the property or services is less than $50.00. (Ord. 13-23(AM) § 7, 2013; Ord. 07-44 § 3, 2007; Ord. 05-71 § 3, 2005) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.305176 | -1.131836 | -0.151855 | -0.082214 |
### 9.08.045 Remedies and penalties. | Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20. (Ord. 13-23(AM) § 7, 2013; Ord. 07-44 § 3, 2007; Ord. 05-71 § 3, 2005) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.67334 | -0.137207 | -0.84082 | -0.845703 |
### 9.12.010 Discharge of firearms prohibited. | Except as provided in WMC 9.12.020, no person may:
A. Discharge a firearm within the city limits; or
B. Discharge a firearm on or across a lake or other body of water within the city limits; or
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
C. Intentionally point or aim any fir... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.732422 | -1.004883 | 0.811035 | 1.513672 |
## 9.12.020 Discharge of firearms permitted. | WMC 9.12.010 does not prohibit the discharge of a firearm:
A. By a peace officer in the performance of his or her duty;
B. By any person when lawfully defending persons or property, or preventing crime;
C. Within the corporate limits of the city at locations specifically designated by the council. The safety of pers... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.348389 | -0.272705 | -0.024796 | 0.712891 |
## 9.12.030 Concealed weapons. | It is unlawful for any person(s) to carry a concealed firearm on his or her person within the city, except and unless authorized as provided in state statutes. (Prior code § 13.04.030) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.616699 | -1.459961 | 2.029297 | 0.628906 |
## 9.12.040 Remedies and penalties. | Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20. (Ord. 01-47 § 10, 2001) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.886719 | -0.119446 | -0.622559 | -0.901855 |
## 9.16.010 Curfew for minors. | A. It is unlawful for any person 17 years of age or less to loiter, idle, wander, stroll or play upon the streets and public places in the city during the period ending at 5:00 a.m. and beginning:
1. At 12:00 a.m. for all minors up to and including age 17 years of age;
2. Provided, however, that during the public sch... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 2.259766 | 0.581543 | 3.71875 | 1.513672 |
### 9.16.020 Parental responsibility. | No parent, guardian or other person having the custody or control of any child under the age of 17 years shall knowingly allow such child to act contrary to the provisions of WMC 9.16.010. The presence of such child unattended in places and during the hours prohibited in WMC 9.16.010 shall be prima facie evidence of a ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.12207 | -0.519531 | 3.705078 | 1.410156 |
### 9.16.030 Remedies and penalties. | A. Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
B. Offenders may be released to the control and custody of their parent and/or guardian or, after contacting a parent or guardian, a citati... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.205322 | -0.038116 | 0.683105 | -0.185059 |
### 9.20.010 Trespass. | A. No person may knowingly enter or remain in or upon a building or real property, or in a vehicle:
1. When the building, real property or vehicle, at the time of the entry or remaining, is not open to the public and when the person is not otherwise privileged to do so;
2. In violation of a prominently posted notice ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.154297 | -0.436279 | 0.737305 | 0.505859 |
### 9.20.015 Defense – Exercise of First Amendment rights. | A. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for trespass on public property that the person charged was engaged in the legitimate expression of rights granted by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States or similar rights granted by the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and that the expression ... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.030273 | 0.520996 | 0.160034 | 1.211914 |
### 9.20.020 Defense – Emergency use of building. | It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for trespass in a building or vehicle that the entry, use or occupancy is for an emergency in the case of immediate and dire need, and the person contacts the owner or owner’s agent within 15 days after entering or using the property, or, if the owner is unknown, contacts the... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.305908 | -0.417236 | 0.143066 | 1.135742 |
### 9.20.030 Remedies and penalties. | Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20. (Ord. 01-47 § 11, 2001; prior code § 13.70.030) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.53418 | -0.024506 | -0.755371 | -0.916016 |
### 9.24.010 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Vandalism” means the intentional and malicious destruction, defacing of or damage to property of another. (Ord. 10-30 § 2, 2010) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.972656 | -0.745117 | -0.544922 | -0.311768 |
### 9.24.020 Vandalism. | A. It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally commit any act of vandalism to public or private property of another without the express permission of the owner of such property.
B. Vandalism on any public or private property visible from any public right-of-way, including but not limited to any street, highwa... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 2.175781 | -1.353516 | 0.650879 | 1.606445 |
### 9.24.030 Parental civil liability. | Any act in violation of this chapter committed by a minor under the age of 18 years shall be imputed to that minor’s parent or legal guardian. A parent or legal guardian of a minor who violates this chapter shall be liable for the payment of any civil fine and the expense of restoration as provided by WMC Chapter 1.20.... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.233276 | -1.042969 | 3.207031 | 0.989746 |
### 9.24.040 Remedies and penalties. | A. Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20.
B. Violators of this chapter shall repay the property owner or city the costs to restore the value of the property, including labor costs. Failure to comply with ordered removal or payment of costs shall create a cause of act... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.989258 | -0.101196 | 0.208984 | 1.356445 |
### 9.28.010 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Illicit synthetic drugs” includes spice, synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic marijuana, synthetic chemical, bath salts, synthetic cathinones, synthetic stimulants, and misbranded drugs as defined with more spec... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.038086 | 1.59668 | 1.981445 | 1.141602 |
### 9.28.020 Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the availability of products which are enhanced with synthetic chemicals, which chemicals mimic the effects of controlled substances on users, because these products are a danger to the public health, safety and welfare. (Ord. 14-17(AM) § 2, 2014) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.337646 | -0.334473 | 1.290039 | 1.992188 |
### 9.28.030 Prohibition of illicit synthetic drugs. | A. It is unlawful for any person to possess, use, provide, sell, produce, manufacture, or distribute, or to offer, display, market, or advertise for sale, any illicit synthetic drug.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
B. In determining whether a product is prohibited ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.753906 | 0.278809 | 2.175781 | 1.90625 |
### 9.28.040 Sale of certain products for human consumption prohibited. | It is unlawful for any person to provide, sell, or offer for sale a product for human consumption when the product is labeled “not for human consumption” or contains similar warnings. (Ord. 14-17(AM) § 2, 2014)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.080017 | -1.504883 | 1.547852 | 0.402588 |
### 9.28.050 Defense. | It shall be a defense to the prosecution of a violation of this chapter that a product is specifically accepted by, or regulated within and in compliance with, state or federal law. For the purposes of this chapter, it shall not be a defense that a product is not subject to regulation unless the product is specifically... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.636719 | 0.16687 | -0.301514 | -0.371582 |
### 9.28.060 Violations, penalties and seizure. | A. Remedies and penalties for violations of this chapter are as provided in WMC Chapter 1.20.
B. Each product, package, tube, vial or container possessed, used, provided, sold, produced, manufactured, distributed, or offered, displayed, marketed, or advertised for sale shall be a separate minor offense.
C. Any produc... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.668945 | 0.246948 | 0.391357 | 0.530762 |
### 9.32.010 Definitions. | When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the means set forth in this section:
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
“Panhandling” means any solicitation made in person upon any street, public place or park in the city, in which a person reque... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.12207 | -0.241943 | 0.20813 | 0.400635 |
### 9.32.020 Prohibited areas. | It shall be unlawful to engage in an act of panhandling when either the panhandler or the person being solicited is located at any of the following locations: at a bus stop; in any public transportation vehicle or public transportation facility; in a vehicle which is parked or stopped on a public street or alley; in a ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.071289 | -0.84375 | 0.16394 | 0.898438 |
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