If the Animal Control Authority determines that an animal or reptile is a dangerous animal or reptile under § 90.36 of this chapter, the animal control authority shall issue an order to the owner of the animal or reptile requiring the owner to do any of the following:
(A) Show evidence that the owner of the potentially dangerous animal or reptile is 18 years of age or older;
(B) Obtain a valid license for the potentially dangerous animal or reptile pursuant to state law;
(C) Show evidence that the animal or reptile has a current rabies vaccination;
(D) Provide a proper enclosure (as defined in this subchapter) for the animal or reptile;
(E) Require the owner to register the animal or reptile as a potentially dangerous animal or reptile and pay an annual fee for such registration as determined by the Board;
(F) Spay or neuter the animal or reptile;
(G) Implant a microchip into the animal which is registered with the animal control authority;
(H) Require the owner to enter the animal or reptile in a socialization and/or behavior program approved by the animal control authority;
(I) Require the owner to provide the animal control authority with the name and address of the new owner if the ownership or physical custody of the animal or reptile is transferred;
(J) Show that he or she has written permission from the property owner or homeowner’s association allowing him or her to keep the dangerous animal or reptile in or upon the property occupied by him or her;
(K) Maintain the animal or reptile exclusively on the owner’s property, except for medical treatment or examination; and
(L) Post on the premises a clearly visible written warning sign that there is a dangerous animal or reptile on the property with a conspicuous warning symbol that informs children of the presence of a dangerous animal or reptile. The sign shall be visible from the public roadway or 50 feet, whichever is less.
(Amended 8-19-2008)