(A) It shall be unlawful to own, keep, harbor, care for, act as custodian of, or in any way possess any dangerous animal within the corporate limits of the city except in a properly maintained facilities, such as a zoological park, federally licensed exhibit, circus, scientific or educational institution, research laboratory, veterinary hospital or animal refuge in an escape-proof enclosure.
(B) It is no defense to a violation of division (A) that the person in violation has attempted to domesticate the dangerous animal. If there appears to be imminent danger to the public, any dangerous animal found not to be in compliance with the provisions of this section may be subject to seizure and may immediately be placed in a properly maintained facility as described in division (A). Upon conviction of the person in violation of this section, the animal may be confiscated and placed in such a facility, and the owner or keeper shall be responsible for all costs associated with the seizure and confiscation, keeping and caring for such animal.
(Ord. 03-10, passed 6-24-03) Penalty, see § 92.99