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§ 51.109 SEIZURE OF PIT BULL DOGS
   When there is probable cause to believe that any pit bull dog is kept in violation of these Code of Ordinances, the dog may be lawfully seized by the Bourbon County Animal Control Officer or other appropriate law enforcement. The dog shall be then housed with the Paris Animal Welfare Society, or at a location of its designation. The owner of the dog shall be charged the amount of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each day that the dog is in the custody or direction of the Paris Animal Welfare Society. No dog shall be permitted to be returned to the owner until such time as the owner demonstrates compliance with these sections of the Paris Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. 2009-9, passed 7-28-09)
ARTICLE III. WILD ANIMALS
§ 51.200 DEFINITIONS
   For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context indicates or clearly requires a different meaning.
   “DANGEROUS ANIMAL.” Any species of animal capable of inflicting serious physical harm or death to human beings because of its nature or physical makeup, including any pet, wildlife, or any hybrid animal which has attacked a human or which is apprehended or observed unrestrained, including, but not limited to, the provisions set forth in 301 KAR 2:082.
   “WILD ANIMALS.” Any species of animal not normally domesticated by man, including, but not limited to the provisions set forth in 301 KAR 2:082.
(Ord. 98-1, passed 3-10-98)
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