For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL WARDEN. The Director of the Animal Rescue League or the Director’s designee.
VICIOUS ANIMAL. Any of the following:
(1) Any animal, including, but not limited to, dogs, with a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack unprovoked, as evidenced by its habitual or repeated chasing, snapping or biting at human beings or domestic animals so as to potentially cause injury or otherwise endanger their safety. The Chief of Police, a qualified veterinarian duly licensed in the state or the Animal Warden are authorized to declare an animal VICIOUS for purposes of this chapter. A police officer or the Animal Warden may determine an animal to be VICIOUS for purposes of capture or confinement under § 90.056(A) of this chapter; and/or
(2) Any dog, which, without provocation, bites a human being or domestic animal.
(2013 Code, § 6-51) (Ord. 14261, passed 8-10-1987; Ord. 14707, passed 3-10-2003; Ord. 14801, passed 3-12-2007)