(A) Generally. It is unlawful to permit any vicious animal of any kind to run at large within the town, and such animals shall be immediately impounded by the Town Marshal or other peace officer. Exhibitions or parades of animals which are ferae naturae in the eyes of the law may be conducted only upon securing a permit from the Town Marshal.
(`87 Code, § 6-1-1)
(B) Killing vicious animals. The Town Marshal, any peace officer, or the Town Enforcement Agent is authorized to kill any vicious animal of any kind when it is necessary for the protection of any person or property.
(C) Exceptions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to dogs owned or used by a law enforcement agency and which are used in the performance of police work.
(D) Any violation of this section shall constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable as provided in § 10.99(C).
(`87 Code, § 6-1-2) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Vicious dog attacks, felony offenses, see A.R.S. § 13-1208