(A) An animal is declared to be vicious within the meaning of this chapter when a propensity to attack or bite human beings or other animals shall exist and is known or ought reasonable to be known to the owner. No vicious animal shall be allowed off the premises of its owner unless muzzled and on a leash in charge of the owner or a member of the owner’s immediate family over 16 years of age. Any vicious animal which is found off the premises of its owner other than provided herein shall be seized by the Sheriff or other law enforcement officer and impounded.
(B) If the animal cannot be captured, it may be destroyed.
(C) If the animal has been seen running at large or bites a person and it can be witnessed, the Sheriff or other law enforcement officer may order the owner to deliver the animal to an animal control shelter within 24 hours and the owner ordered to appear in court to show cause why this animal should not be destroyed.
(Ord. 9511-09, passed 11-14-1995) Penalty, see § 91.99