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(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
The owner of an animal shall not allow such animal to disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood, also construed to mean the city, through barking or any other manner possible. Upon complaint, such owner will be notified by the Police Department and said owner shall abate such nuisance. If convicted upon failure to abate such nuisance, said owner will be guilty of further violations for each day that such condition is allowed to exist or goes uncorrected.
(Prior Code, § 5.0305) Penalty, see § 10.99
No person shall willfully or negligently maltreat or abuse or neglect in a cruel or inhumane manner any animal or fowl. It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully or maliciously administer, or cause to be administered, poison of any sort whatsoever to any animal, with the intent to injure or destroy such animal, or to willfully or maliciously place any poison or poisoned food where the same is accessible to any such animal.
(Prior Code, § 5.0306) Penalty, see § 10.99
No person shall harbor or keep any stray animals within the city. Animals known to be strays shall be reported to the Police Department immediately.
(Prior Code, § 5.0307) Penalty, see § 10.99
No person shall keep or maintain any hogs within the city. No person shall keep or maintain any building or enclosure where livestock is kept, unless the same be at all times kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
(Prior Code, § 5.0308) Penalty, see § 10.99