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that is ten (10) feet or Tess in length during any natural disaster, including, but not limited to, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes. D. _ _ _ _ - - - _ _ _ _ Except as set forth in B(1) above and F below, Aan animal may be exclusively restrained by a tether provided it meets all of the following requirements: (1) The tether is more than ten (10) feet in length, with swivels at both ends; (2) The tether is properly attached to a pulley or trolley mounted on a cable that is also more than ten (10) feet in length; (3) The pulley or trolley is mounted at least four (4) feet and no more than seven (7) feet above ground level in a manner so as not to interfere, or become entangled, with objects on the property; (4) The tethering system employed does not allow the animal to leave the owner's property; (5) The tether is a cable not greater than 3/16 inches in diameter and Tthe tether does not weigh more than one-eighth (1/8) of the animal's body weight; (6) The tether is attached to a properly fitting collar or harness worn by the animal; and (7) The collar or harness is not a choker collar. E. It is not a violation of this part to tether an animal if it: al Is tethered in accordance with the regulations of a camping or recreations area; gj Is being cared for as part of a rescue operation during a natural or manmade disaster; Is in attendance at, or participating in, any legal, organized publicly attended event in which both the dog and the owner are permitted attendees or participants; ,) Is actively engaged in conduct that is directly related to the business of shepherding or herding cattle or livestock or a related business of cultivating agricultural products, as long as the restraint is necessary for the safety of the dog; Is tethered, chained, tied or restrained by a veterinarian or groomer while attending to the dog; al Is trained or being trained, to act in a law enforcement capacity; 134