(A) An animal is declared to be vicious within the meaning of this section when it shall have bitten any person when the fact that there has been no provocation to incite such action has been reasonably established, or when a propensity to attack or bite human beings shall exist and is known, or ought reasonably to be known by the owner.
(B) No vicious animal shall be allowed off the premises of its owner unless muzzled or on a leash, in charge of the owner or a member of the owner’s immediate family over 16 years of age.
(C) Any vicious animal which is found off the premises of the owner, other than provided herein, shall be seized by the Police Department and be delivered to the animal pound. When reasonable efforts to seize such animal fail and it is deemed advisable, such action as is necessary can be taken to dispose of said animal. If impounded, upon establishment of the vicious character of said animal, the owner shall be notified to dispose of the animal.
(D) Any owner who allows a vicious animal to be in violation of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, if convicted, will be guilty of a further violation each day that such condition is allowed to exist or goes uncorrected.
(Prior Code, § 5.0304) Penalty, see § 10.99