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618.17 NUISANCE, DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS; DEFINITIONS AND TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.
   (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.
   (c)   References in Sections 618.18 through 618.20 to Police Chief shall mean the Police Chief or his or her designee or any person authorized to enforce Ohio R.C. Chapter 955.
(Ord. 126-2015. Passed 10-13-15.)