(a) It is unlawful for any person being the owner, custodian or keeper of a "dangerous animal", as defined in this chapter, to knowingly or carelessly permit any dangerous animal to leave the property of the owner or custodian of the animal while unmuzzled, unleashed or unattended and not under the control of its owner, custodian or keeper.
(b) When beyond the premises of its keeper or owner, the animal must be muzzled and restrained by a nonretractable leash no longer than six feet (6'), and under the constant physical restraint of the owner or keeper.
(c) Any dog which runs at large as set forth in section 5-19 of this chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and such dog shall be apprehended and impounded if found running at large by any police officer, animal warden or other person charged with the enforcement of this article.
(d) Any owner or keeper of a nuisance dog or a dangerous animal shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this section. In addition to any penalties imposed for such violation, the owner or keeper of such a nuisance dog or dangerous animal shall pay all costs incurred for impounding the dog or dangerous animal. (Ord. 0-11-44, 12-5-2011)