§ 91.40 DEFINITIONS.

   The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

   “OWNER.” Any person in possession of a dog or animal as defined by § 91.01.

   “OWNING.” The act of being in possession of a dog or animal as defined by § 91.01.

   “VICIOUS DOG.” Any dog:

      (1)   Without provocation, that bites or attacks a human being or domestic animal, either on public or private property, or that, in a vicious or terrorizing manner, approaches any person on the streets, sidewalks or other public places in an apparent attitude of attack;

      (2)   With a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack without provocation, to cause injury or to otherwise endanger the safety of human beings or domestic animals; or

      (3)   Owned or harbored primarily or in part for the purpose of dog fighting, or trained for dog fighting.

(Ord. 762, passed 7-20-09)