(a) Definitions. A "wolf/dog hybrid" is defined as any cross-breed resulting from the mating of a domesticated dog and a wolf, coyote, jackal or dingo or resulting from the mating of any wolf/dog hybrid and another wolf/dog hybrid or a domesticated dog. As used herein:
(1) Canine Animal.
Includes all members of the family canidae except foxes.
(2) Domesticated Dog.
Canis Jamiliaris.
(3) Wolf.
Includes both canis lupus and canis niger.
(4) Coyote.
Canis latrans.
(5) Jackal.
Canis Aurens.
(6) Dingo.
Canis dingo.
(b) Prohibition on Unregistered Animals. No person shall harbor, keep or maintain within the Village of Edgar any wolf/dog hybrid which has not been registered pursuant to Subsection (k) below on or before January 30, 2021. This prohibition shall not apply to animals being transported through the limits of the Village of Edgar within a one (1) hour period of time. A pup born to a female wolf/dog hybrid so registered shall be removed from the Village of Edgar before it has reached the age of five (5) months. Wolf/dog hybrids permitted in the Village of Edgar shall be confined as set forth in this Section.
(c) Removal; lmpoundment. Whenever any person is charged with harboring, keeping or maintaining a wolf/dog hybrid in the Village of Edgar which has not been registered on or before January 30, 2019, that person shall, to the satisfaction of the court, remove said animal from the Village of Edgar until a trial on the citation. If said animal has not been so removed within forty-eight (48) hours of the service of the citation, the said animal may be impounded as directed by Village authorities until the trial on the citation. In that case, the owner of any such animal shall pay all expenses incurred due to such impoundment, including but not limited to the cost of shelter, food, handling and veterinary care. If it is determined by plea or trial that said animal is a wolf/dog hybrid not registered pursuant to Subsection (k) on or before January 30, 2021, it shall be removed from and not returned to the Village of Edgar.
(d) Confinement Requirements. The owner of any wolf/dog hybrid permitted to be kept in the Village of Edgar, and the owner of any property on which such wolf/dog hybrid is kept, shall see that the animal is at all times confined according to the minimum requirements of this Section. A wolf/dog hybrid may be kept only in enclosures that meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) The first enclosure shall be constructed of not less than nine-(9-)gauge galvanized chain link fencing, with mesh openings not greater than two (2) inches, which shall be securely anchored by stainless steel or copper rings, placed at intervals not greater than six (6) inches apart, to a poured concrete base as described herein. Such enclosure shall be not less than five hundred (500) square feet in area, plus two hundred fifty (250) square feet for each additional canine animal kept therein. Such enclosure shall be the location in which any wolf/dog hybrid is primarily kept.
(2) The first enclosure shall extend to a height of not less than eight (8) feet, and shall be surrounded from ground level to a height of not less than four (4) feet by one-quarter (1/4) inch galvanized mesh screening.
(3) The first enclosure shall have a full top, which shall also be constructed of not less than nine- (9-) gauge chain link fencing with mesh openings not greater than two (2) inches, and which shall be securely anchored to the sides of the enclosure. The entire base of the first enclosure shall be a poured concrete slab floor at least four (4) inches thick.
(4) The second enclosure shall consist of a securely anchored fence at least six (6) feet in height, which shall entirely surround the first enclosure, and no part of which shall be nearer than six (6) feet in height, which shall entirely surround the first enclosure, and no part of which shall be nearer than six (6) feet from any part of the first enclosure. Said fence shall be a "vision barrier" fence, no more than five percent (5%) open for through vision, except, however, that the portion of said fence facing the dwelling of the owner of said animals or of the property on which they are kept shall be constructed of not less than nine- (9-) gauge chain link fencing, to provide for observation of said animals. If any portion of said fence is made of wood, the finished or painted side thereof shall face outward from the first enclosure.
(5) Both enclosures shall be kept locked with case hardened locks at all times when an animal is unattended by an adult. The first (innermost) enclosure shall have double entrance gates or doors situated and constructed in such a fashion as to prevent an animal from escaping past an open gate or door. The gates or doors providing access to the first (innermost) enclosure shall be spring-loaded, so as to shut on their own accord behind anyone entering that enclosure.
(6) Within the first enclosure, shelter shall be provided adequate to protect the animals confined against weather extremes. The first enclosure shall be regularly cleaned to remove excreta and other waste materials, dirt and trash, in a manner adequate to minimize health hazards and avoid offensive odors.
(7) The above described enclosures shall be located in the rear yard of any property on which a wolf/dog hybrid is kept, as defined in the Village Zoning Code (Title 13).
(e) Transportation and Muzzling of Animals. A wolf/dog hybrid may be transported only if confined in a secure, locked container, covered with one-fourth (1/4) inch galvanized fine mesh screen. This paragraph shall not prohibit the walking of such animals, provided they are muzzled and restrained by a leather lead, at least one (1) inch in diameter and not exceeding three (3) feet in length, attached to a metal choker-type collar, under the control of an adult. The muzzle must be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the wolf/dog hybrid or unduly interfere with its vision or respiration, but will prevent it from biting any person or animal.
(f) Right of Inspection. To insure compliance with this Section, any person possessing any registration papers, certificate, advertisement or other written evidence relating to the bloodlines or ownership of a canine animal found within the Village of Edgar shall produce the same for inspection on demand of any law enforcement, conservation, animal control or public health officer or court.
(g) Limitation on Numbers. No person shall own, harbor or keep in his/her possession on any one parcel of property more than two (2) wolf/dog hybrids over five (5) months of age at any one time, nor shall any person retain a litter or portion of a litter of wolf/dog hybrids longer than five (5) months.
(h) Veterinary Exception. The foregoing provisions of this Section shall not apply to doctors of veterinary medicine in temporary possession of wolf/dog hybrids in the ordinary course of their practice.
(i) Abandonment or Negligent Release. No person shall willfully or negligently release or abandon a wolf/dog hybrid as defined herein within the Village of Edgar.
(j) Nonconforming Enclosures. As to any person keeping wolf/dog hybrids in existing enclosures in the Village of Edgar on the date of original passage of this Section, Subsection (d) shall take effect on January 30, 2021; for all other persons, said Subsection shall take effect and be in force from and after passage and publication as provided by law. The remaining provisions of this Section shall take effect and be in force from and after passage and publication as provided by law.
(k) Wolf/Dog Hybrid Registration; Insurance Requirement. All owners of any wolf/dog hybrid in the Village of Edgar shall, on or before January 30, 2021, and annually thereafter on or before January 30th of each year, register such animal and provide a current color photograph of such animal with the Village Administrator's office and pay a registration fee as prescribed in Section 1-3-1. At the time of registration, each owner of any wolf/dog hybrid kept within the Village limits shall provide to the Village Administrator proof of liability insurance in the amount of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for any acts of property damage, personal injury or other liability incurred by virtue of any injury or damage inflicted by such wolf/dog hybrid. Such insurance shall name the Village of Edgar as a named co-insured solely for the purpose of notice of cancellation of such insurance policy.
(1) Warning Sign.
The owner or keeper of a wolf/dog hybrid shall display on the premises on which such animal is kept signs warning that there is a wolf/dog hybrid on the property as provided herein. Such signs shall be visible and capable of being read within at least twenty (20) feet of their placement, but shall not be more than two (2) square feet in area, and shall state in bold, capital letters, on a white background, the following: "WARNING - WOLF/DOG HYBRIDS PRESENT". One such sign shall be placed in the front yard of any property on which any wolf/dog hybrid is kept, and additional such signs shall be placed on all gates or doors providing access through the second (outermost) enclosure required above.