(A) Violation: An animal that destroys property or pets, attempts to bite or chases after persons not trespassing on the property of the owner, or injures or attempts to injure the owner, family or property of the owner is hereby declared to be an aggressive animal. It is unlawful for any person to own, harbor, keep or maintain an aggressive animal and it shall be the duty of the animal control officer and all law enforcement officers to issue tickets and file complaints for all such violations occurring in their presence. Any person aggrieved by an aggressive animal may file a complaint at the City of Havre Police Department, charging the owner with violating this section, where the offense is not committed in the presence of the animal control officer or a law enforcement officer.
(B) Confinement By Owners: The owner shall confine, within a building or secure enclosure, every aggressive animal and shall not take such aggressive animal out of such building or enclosure unless it is securely muzzled. When animals are used for guarding a premises, such premises shall be posted warning of the presence of such animal.
(C) Penalties: See section 6-2-16 of this chapter. (Ord. 877, 5-2-2011)