(A) The registration of dogs shall be with the Hamilton County Auditor in accordance with Ohio R.C. § 955.01, and its amendments, which are adopted and incorporated herein.
(B) The owner or harborer of a dangerous and/or vicious dog shall within seven days of possession comply with divisions of (1) through (8) of this section; and with all other divisions indicated herein:
(1) Have the dangerous dog identified using a micro chip inserted between the top of the dog's shoulder blades at the withers by an individual licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Ohio;
(2) Have the vicious dog tattooed on the inside thigh and have an identifying micro chip inserted between the top of the dog's shoulder blades and the withers by an individual licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Ohio. The tattoo shall be a number provided by the Lincoln Heights Police Department;
(3) Provide the Lincoln Heights Police Department with:
(a) Documentation from the veterinarian describing the tattoo and micro chip number;
(b) Current color photographs of the dog showing the front face, side head, and whole body of the dog, and any identifying characteristic such as color marking or scars; and
(c) Name, address and phone number of the owner or harborer.
(4) If the owner or harborer has registered a dangerous or vicious dog he or she shall notify within 24 hours, the Lincoln Heights Police Department of a change of his or her address and/or phone number;
(5) If the owner or harborer of a dangerous or vicious dog has sold, given away or if control of the dog has in any other manner been transferred for more than 48 consecutive hours, he or she shall notify the Lincoln Heights Police Department within 24 hours of the name and address of the individual harboring the dog;
(6) Within 75 hours of taking possession of a dog registered under this chapter, register the dog with the Lincoln Heights Police Department, if the dog is harbored in the Village of Lincoln Heights;
(7) The owner or harborer of a dangerous or vicious dog shall re-register the dog with the Lincoln Heights Police Department; and
(8) The owner or harborer of a vicious dog shall immediately notify the Lincoln Heights Police Department when the dog is loose or has attacked a person.
(Ord. 00-O-14, passed 6-19-2000) Penalty, see § 90.99