(a) Definitions.
(1) A vicious dog is “unconfined” as the term is used in this section if such dog is not restrained by a secure fence, other secure enclosure or any other security device which effectively prevents such dog from going beyond the premises of the person described in subsection (c) hereof.
(2) “Vicious” dog as the term is used in this section means:
A. Any dog with a propensity, tendency or disposition to attack, to cause injury to or to otherwise endanger the safety of human beings or other domestic animals, or
B. Any dog which attacks a human being or another domestic animal without provocation.
(b) Subsections (c) and (d) hereof are necessary controls on the unrestrained activity of vicious animals which threaten the safety and pleasantness of streets, parks, sidewalks, yards and all areas of the Village and lack of knowledge or lack of intent is not a defense to a violation thereof.
(c) No person owning, harboring or having the care of a vicious dog shall suffer or permit such animal to go unconfined on the premises of such person.
(d) No person owning, harboring or having the care of a vicious dog shall suffer or permit such dog to go beyond the premises of such person unless such dog is securely leashed or otherwise securely restrained.
(e) Whoever violates any provisions of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor; and shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each offense except when any person is found guilty of a second or subsequent offense for a violation of this section, such person shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(Ord. 3-84. Passed 2-6-84.)