§ 90.070 DEFINITION.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   DANGEROUS ANIMAL.

      (1)   Any animal which is not naturally tame or gentle, and which is of a wild nature or disposition, and which is capable of killing, inflicting serious injury upon or causing disease among human beings or domestic animals and having known tendencies as a species to do so; and

      (2)   Any animal declared to be DANGEROUS by the County Board of Health or Council or its designee; and the following animals, which are deemed to be dangerous animals per se:

         (a)   Lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars, lynx and bobcats;

         (b)   Wolves, coyotes and foxes;

         (c)   Badgers, wolverines, weasels, skunks, minks and groundhogs;

         (d)   Raccoons, deer and snapping turtles;

         (e)   Bears;

         (f)   Monkeys and chimpanzees;

         (g)   Alligators and crocodiles;

         (h)   Snakes that are venomous or constrictors; and

         (i)   Gila monsters.

(2013 Code, § 6-61)