(A) Dogs classified as “dangerous” or “potentially dangerous” pose a direct threat to the people, domestic animals and livestock of and in the Carver County community. It is the intent of Carver County to protect the public against the health and safety risks posed by dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs. In order to do so, Carver County intends this chapter to address the threat posed by these animals. To that end, this chapter utilizes the statutory framework in M.S. §§ 347.50 through 347.565, which establishes how municipalities are to address reports of dog attacks.
(B) Minnesota Statute § 347.51, subd. 8, and M.S. § 347.565 authorize counties to establish a procedure by which a dog may be declared dangerous or potentially dangerous, including the right to appeal that designation. Pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, the Board of Commissioners of Carver County prescribes the following procedures and enforcement regulations governing dangerous dog designations. This chapter does not regulate, govern, or control dogs not considered dangerous or potentially dangerous, or otherwise impact the regulation and control of other animals, whether wild or domestic.
(Ord. 69-2010, passed 8-10-10)