Any person having knowledge which he or she believes constitutes probable cause to believe that another is harboring, keeping or maintaining a dangerous dog which is not registered with and licensed by the city in accordance with this subchapter, shall file with the Police Department a sworn affidavit, setting forth the basis on which they believe the animal to be a dangerous dog, the name and address of the owner of the dog, and a description of the dog. The Police Department shall, upon receipt of such affidavit, inquire of the City Clerk if the dog is currently registered as a dangerous dog pursuant to this subchapter within. If the dog is not registered, the City Clerk shall notify the Police Department of this fact and the Police Department shall serve notice upon the owner of the alleged dangerous dog, which notice shall include the requirement that the owner shall bring the alleged dangerous dog to the veterinarian stated in the aforementioned notice for inspection to determine whether this dog is a dangerous dog by definition as set forth in this subchapter.
(1999 Code, § 3-3-3) Penalty, see § 10.99