(A) No person shall keep or permit any vicious animal within the town unless the animal is secured by a chain on his or her premises which shall be fenced or is muzzled to prevent the animal from biting. Further, the owner of any animal deemed vicious or used to provide protection for an owner or owner’s property must post a conspicuous sign warning the public that a dangerous animal may be found on the premises. Failure to post a sign shall also constitute a violation of this chapter.
(B) Any dog that has bitten or attacked any person shall be considered vicious and shall be impounded for a period of ten days or so long as the Town Police Department may otherwise determine. In the event that the town has contracted with an outside person, local governmental entity or business entity for animal care services, that outside person, business entity or local governmental entity shall be the party to make the decision as to how long said vicious animal shall be impounded.
(C) Any unmuzzled animal that is found running at large and is believed to be vicious may be destroyed by law enforcement authorities summarily.
(Ord. 11-08, passed 9-12-2011; Ord. 2013-04, passed 3-18-2013) Penalty, see § 90.99