Animal Code - EMC Title 8

On November 3, 2022, the Ephrata City Council adopted a newly updated Animal Code. The new Animal Code that is now in effect.

The new Animal Code includes:
  • Expanded Potentially Dangerous and Dangerous Dog stipulations and regulation
  • Household pet limits updated to allow 3 chickens in addition to the 3 cats/dogs
  • Updated stray hold times
    • Known owner – stray hold for 96 hours
    • Unknown owner – stray hold for 72 hours
  • Updated repeat stray dog protocols – microchipping
For the full and complete animal code,  Title 8 Animals.