If an animal that has been adjudicated by the courts or is not contested as a dangerous animal by the owner as being a dangerous animal, the owner must do the following:
(A) Have a microchip implanted immediately;
(B) Obtain a dangerous animal license by paying the fee established;
(C) Have the animal sterilized within 30 days or provide proof that sterilization has previously taken place;
(D) Provide proof of insurance to the City Clerk as outlined in § 91.24;
(E) Confine the animal as outlined in § 91.24;
(F) A dangerous animal which is found, at any time, not to be cared for as required in this chapter may be seized and impounded as per the provisions in this chapter. All expenses incurred while the animal is impounded or quarantined shall be paid in cash by the owner of the animal regardless of whether the animal is adjudicated as a dangerous animal.
(G) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the animal has previously been adjudicated as dangerous in the City of Clinton or in any other jurisdiction, the animal shall be removed permanently from the city immediately following adjudication as dangerous.
(Ord. 2485, passed 11-27-2012; Ord. 2657, passed 10-13-2020) Penalty, see § 10.99