(a) The definitions and provisions as set forth in Ohio R.C. 955.11 shall apply inside the City, with the exception of Ohio R.C. 955.11(D), which shall be construed to include vicious dogs in addition to dangerous dogs.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, "without provocation" in Sections 618.18 and 618.20 shall mean that a dog was not teased by a person or animal, tormented by a person or animal, or abused by a person, or that the dog was not coming to the aid or the defense of a person who was not engaged in illegal or criminal activity and who was not using the dog as a means of carrying out such activity.
(Ord. 126-2015. Passed 10-13-15.)