(A) Convictions. A person may not own a dog if he or she has been convicted of any of the violations set forth in M.S. § 347.542. This prohibition applies to any member of that same person's household.
(B) Non-compliance. An owner of a potentially dangerous of dangerous dog that fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter or state law may be prohibited or restricted from future ownership or custody of other dogs. An owner in violation of this chapter or state law shall be notified in writing and may request a hearing within seven days of the receipt of the notice of violation. If a hearing is requested, the Chief of Police, or its designee, shall schedule a hearing before an impartial hearing officer within 14 days of the receipt of the request. A hearing fee shall be paid to the city prior to the scheduling of the hearing. The owner shall be notified of the hearing results in writing within ten days.
(Ord. 2009-1096, passed 2-23-09)