(A) When
are
, the
/
or the police shall make reasonable efforts to notify the
as soon as possible. If reasonably possible and feasible, the
of the
shall be notified prior to any capture, impoundment, and/or return of the
to its
.
(B) It shall be unlawful to own or possess a
, unless the
regulations are followed as a condition of the
retaining the
:
(1) The
shall be registered with the
.
(2) The
shall be confined in an enclosure constructed to the satisfaction of the
. All such enclosures shall be designed to prevent the entry of small children and shall be suitable to confine the
. Such enclosures shall be securely closed and locked, and shall be designed to prevent the
from digging out or otherwise escaping from the enclosure.
(3) The enclosure shall display a sign warning of the
and shall be visible from the public roadway or public access if applicable.
(4) The
shall not be permitted outside of the
of its
or outside of the enclosure unless it is necessary to obtain veterinary care or under the direction of the
. If the
must be allowed outside the permitted areas, it shall be under the direct control and supervision of its
or keeper and shall be muzzled and restrained with a lead or leash not to exceed three feet in length, or placed in a secure
carrier.
(5) The
or keeper of the
shall immediately notify the
if the
is loose, unconfined, has attacked an
or human being, or is deceased.
(C) It shall be unlawful to own or possess an
that conducts itself in such a manner as to constitute a
.
(Ord. O-02-04, passed 1-21-04; Am. Ord. O-05-12, passed 4-18-12; Am. Ord. O-09-13, passed 8-21-13; Am. Ord. O-04-22, passed 5-4-22) Penalty, see § 90.99