A dog which has been impounded on the first occasion for a vicious attack may be released to its owner or keeper in accordance with the same procedures and requirements of the release of other impounded dogs as prescribed by § 91.01, but subject to any applicable further restriction as provided by § 91.17 above and to the following additional requirements.
(A) The dog may only be released directly to its owner or keeper who acknowledges possession of the dog as his or her property, and who is over 18 years of age.
(B) The Dog Warden shall keep a special record detailing the incident of viciousness and including:
(1) A description of the dog;
(2) The city license tag number of the dog;
(3) The name and address of the acknowledged owner or keeper claiming the dog; and
(4) A pledge, signed by the owner or keeper, acknowledging the above and certifying that he or she understands and will strictly abide by the requirements for keeping the vicious dog as prescribed by § 91.16.
(C) An owner or keeper who has signed a pledge as provided by division (B)(4) above may not sell, give, or transfer principal custody of the dog to another person within the city without informing the other person that the dog is vicious and must be kept in accordance with § 91.16.
(1985 Code, § 4-4.5-4) (Ord. 14C-1984, passed - -1984; Ord. C2-1985, passed - -1985) Penalty, see § 10.99