(a) Prohibition. Without permission of the proper authorities, the owner of an animal may not permit the animal to be on a school ground on a day when school is in session or in a public recreation area where an organized activity is being conducted unless the animal is controlled by a leash or similar restraining device or the presence of the animal is associated with an organized activity such as a dog show.
(b) Violation. An Agency officer is authorized and directed upon observing an unrestrained animal upon school grounds or in a public recreation area or upon receiving the sworn affidavit of an individual having made such observation to issue a written notice of violation of this section to the owner of the animal. In the absence of an Agency officer, a law enforcement officer may issue the notice.
(1985 Code, Art. 12, § 9-106) (Bill No. 41-01; Bill No. 89-20)