(A) It shall be unlawful for any owner to allow or cause, by acquiescence or other means, any vicious dog to be outside of the dwelling of the owner or outside of the enclosure unless it is necessary for the owner to obtain veterinary care for the vicious dog or to sell or give away the vicious dog or to comply with commands or directions of the court or animal control officer with respect to the vicious dog, or to comply with the licensing provisions of this chapter.
(B) In such event, the vicious dog shall be securely muzzled and restrained with a choker chain leash having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length.
(C) The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration, but shall prevent it from biting any human or animal. The animal shall be under the direct control and supervision of the owner of the vicious dog or his or her agent, either of whom shall be, in any event, a person of at least 18 years of age and physically capable of restraining the animal.
(Prior Code, § 6-18) (Ord. 91-8, passed 10-7-1991) Penalty, see § 94.99