An application to register a high risk dog, as defined in Section 55.01 of this Code of Ordinances, must include, in addition to the information required in Section 56.03, presentation by the applicant of a certificate of insurance issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in this State, providing personal liability insurance coverage as in a homeowner's policy, with a minimum liability coverage amount of $100,000 for the injury or death of any person, for damage to property of others and for acts of negligence by the owner, or his or her agents, in the keeping or owning of such high risk dog. The certificate will require notice to the City, in conformity with general City standards for certificates of insurance, if the underlying policy of insurance is cancelled for any reason. In lieu of such a certificate, a copy of a current homeowner's policy designating these requirements shall be sufficient proof of insurance for purposes of this section. If a certificate of insurance or policy is not immediately available, a binder indicating the coverage may be accepted for up to 30 days subsequent to the determination that a dog is high risk; however, if after 30 days a certificate of insurance or a policy has not been submitted or if the required insurance is cancelled during the registration year, the dog shall be deemed unregistered and subject to the provisions of Section 56.05. The limitation of high risk dogs provided in Section 55.09 of this Code of Ordinance shall be observed in the registration of high risk dogs.
(Ord. 570 – Jul. 22 Supp.)