(A) Confinement period. The owner of a vicious animal shall not suffer or permit the animal to go unconfined.
(B) Leash and muzzle. The owner of a vicious animal shall not suffer or permit the animal to go beyond the premises of the owner unless the animal is securely muzzled and restrained by a chain or leash, and under the physical restraint of a person. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration, but shall prevent it from biting any human or animal.
(C) Signs required for vicious animal on premises. The owner of a vicious animal shall display in a prominent place on his or her premises a clearly visible sign indicating that there is a vicious animal on the premises. A similar sign is required to be posted on the pen or kennel of the animal.
(D) Insurance required. The owner of a vicious animal must provide proof to the Clerk-Treasurer of public liability insurance in the amount of at least $100,000 insuring the owner for any personal injury inflicted by his or her vicious animal.
(Ord. 2003-11, passed 11-3-03) Penalty, see § 90.99
Cross-references:
Prohibition against animal fighting, see § 90.10.
Vicious animal defined, see § 90.01.