No person shall own, keep, house or have charge of any dog that exhibits an ugly or vicious disposition without provocation or is dangerous to persons or property. Any dog shall be deemed vicious which has bitten a person or domestic animal without provocation or which by its actions gives indication that it is likely to bite any person or domestic animal without provocation. This section shall not apply to dogs properly confined upon the owner’s premises and used for the purpose of guarding the premises, nor shall it apply to dogs used by the city police department in connection with its regular duties.
The owner or any person entitled to possession or control of such a dog shall deliver it to the enforcing officer for confinement or disposal. (5-17-73, 12)