A. Proclamation Of Epidemic: Whenever the president shall deem it necessary to prevent an epidemic of rabies, he may issue a proclamation requiring the owners of all dogs to keep them securely confined or to keep them properly muzzled or leashed, so they cannot bite, for such times as may be designated in the proclamation or until otherwise notified. The president shall publish such proclamation in a daily newspaper of general circulation within the village. (Ord. 708, 9-13-2012)
B. Prohibitions; Village Action: Following any proclamation of rabies epidemic under this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any owner to permit his dog to run at large in violation of the provisions of such proclamation. In addition to the penalties provided with respect to any such owner for violating this subsection, a dog running at large without a muzzle during such time shall be impounded or killed, as circumstances require or permit. (Ord. 708, 9-13-2012; amd. 2012 Code)