For use in this chapter, the following terms are defined:
1. “Dangerous animal” means:
A. Badgers, wolverines, weasels, skunk and mink;
B. Raccoons;
C. Bats;
D. Scorpions;
E. Opossums;
F. Piranhas.
2. “Vicious animal” means any animal, except for a dangerous animal per se, as listed above, that has bitten or clawed a person or persons while running at large and the attack was unprovoked, or any animal that has exhibited vicious tendencies in present or past conduct, including such that said animal:
A. Has bitten or clawed a person or persons causing injury; or
B. Could not be controlled or restrained by the owner at the time of the attack to prevent the occurrence; or
C. Has attacked any domestic animal or fowl on three separate occasions within a twelve-month period.
3. “Vicious dog” means:
A. Any dog with a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack unprovoked as evidenced by its habitual or repeated chasing, snapping or barking at human beings or domestic animals so as to potentially cause injury to or otherwise endanger their safety; or
B. Any dog of that breed known variously as American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier or Pit Bull Terrier; or
C. Any dog of mixed breed which contains a strain of such breed which is identifiable as such by a qualified veterinarian duly licensed in the State.