§ 50.086 EXEMPTIONS.

   (A)   Guide dogs for the blind or hearing impaired, support dogs for the physically handicapped, and sentry, guard or police owned dogs are exempt from the restrictions contained in §§ 50.081, 50.082 and 50.083, provided the following provisions are met:

      (1)   The attack or injury occurred while the dog was performing duties as expected; and

      (2)   The dog was and continues to be inoculated against rabies in accordance with the State Animal Control Act, 510 ILCS 5/1 et seq., and county ordinances requiring same.

   (B)   The owner of any dog exempted under division (A) above shall provide the Administrator with a description of the dog, its breed, its name and any other identifying characteristics requested by the Administrator, and shall further notify the Administrator of any change of address.

   (C)   The owner of any sentry or guard dog exempted under division (A) above shall keep the Administrator advised of the location where the dog will be stationed.

   (D)   Any dog exempted under division (A) above, when not under the direct control by leash and muzzle or other recognized control methods, shall be confined in such a manner as to prevent it from attacking or injuring any person who is peacefully conducting himself or herself where he or she lawfully may be.

(1993 Code, § 50.086) (Ord. 2000-02, passed 2-16-2000; Ord. 2006-07, passed 6-21-2006; Ord. 2022-01, passed 3-16-2022)