(A) Unlawful to own and possess. It shall be unlawful for any person to own and possess a vicious dog within the town. Whenever a prosecution for this offense is commenced under this section, the dog so involved may not be redeemed, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, while awaiting final decision of the court as to the disposition to be made of such dog.
(B) Disposition after conviction of offense. Upon the trial of any offense under this section, the court may, upon conviction and in addition to the usual judgment of conviction, order the pound master or other authorized personnel of the town to put the dog to death or may order such other disposition of the dog as will protect the inhabitants of the town.
(Prior Code, § 5-1-9) (Ord. 87-02, passed 12-17-1986) Penalty, see § 90.99