A person shall not own, harbor, possess or keep a vicious or dangerous dog or other animal unless such animal is licensed under this section or an application for licensing of such animal under this section is pending. A VICIOUS OR DANGEROUS ANIMAL is any animal that has attacked or made threatening action toward another domesticated animal or person, whether provoked or otherwise, in a manner the Town Marshal deems to be dangerous to persons or their animals. Any animal that has bitten or attempted to bite an individual, or attacked or killed another domestic animal away from its owner’s premises shall be presumed vicious or dangerous.
(2014 Code, § D3.2(1))
(B) If a vicious or dangerous dog or other animal permit is revoked, the owner shall not be reissued another permit.
(2014 Code, § D3.2(11))
(C) If the Town Marshal or Town Clerk- Treasurer is notified of an address where a vicious or dangerous dog or other animal is being kept or harbored, and that animal and owner of the property has not been in violation of any section of this subchapter, the owner shall have a maximum of 14 days to obtain the vicious or dangerous dog or other animal permit. If the permit is not obtained within the 14 days, the animal shall be impounded. The animal will then be held a maximum of ten days so that a permit can be issued. If a permit is still not obtained, the animal shall be euthanized.
(2014 Code, § D3.2(13))
(D) In the event that a vicious or dangerous dog or other animal changes owner, the new owner must apply for a new permit. The original owner’s permit shall not be transferable to the new owner. The original owner shall notify the Town Clerk-Treasurer that the animal has been sold or given away.
(2014 Code, § D3.2(15))
(E) All licenses issued under this subchapter shall expire December 31 of each year.
(2014 Code, § D3.2(17))
Penalty, see § 93.99