§ 8-20-7. Dogs or animals not declared dangerous/vicious.  


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  • When an animal attacks or bites strangers:

    A.

    If an animal that has not been declared dangerous/vicious under this chapter aggressively attacks and causes severe injury to, or death of, any human being, the owner of the animal shall be issued an ordinance summons for failing to properly control the animal and shall be subject to a fine of $50.00.

    B.

    An unaltered animal with a record of one bite and/or attack must be fitted with a microchip implant and spayed or neutered, not subject to any exemption under section 8-28-3, within 30 days of the incident.

(Code 1985, § 5-70; Ord. No. 4954, § 1, 8-6-2002; Ord. No. 5379, § 2, 9-28-2010; Ord. No. 5390, § 3, 1-4-2011)