(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to own or keep an aggressive dog which runs at large in the town. Knowledge or acquiescence by the owner is not an element of the offense. An aggressive dog at large as defined in this section is that without provocation, exhibits aggressive or combative behavior toward a person or another domestic animal, whether said person or domestic animal is physically attacked or bitten.
(B) Any person found guilty of an aggressive dog at large shall be punished by a fine as set forth in § 90.999. The municipal court judge shall have no authority to suspend the fine.
(C) If the owner agrees to forfeit ownership of the animal, all interest in the animal shall vest to an animal welfare organization.
(Prior Code, § 3-312) (Ord. passed 11-7-2011) Penalty, see § 90.999