(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) VICIOUS DOG. As the term is used in this section means:
(a) Any dog with a propensity, tendency or disposition, to attack, to cause injury or to otherwise endanger the safety of human beings or other domestic animals; or
(b) Any dog which attacks a human being or another domestic animal one or more times without provocation.
(B) No person shall own, keep or harbor a vicious dog as defined herein within the corporate limits of the village.
(C) Whoever violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree on a first offense and a misdemeanor of the first degree on any subsequent offense. In addition, any person found guilty of violating any provision of this section shall pay all expenses, including shelter, food, veterinary expenses for identification or certification of the breed of the animal or boarding and veterinary expenses necessitated by the seizure of any dog for the protection of the public, and such other expenses as may be required for the elimination of any such dog.
(`94 Code, § 505.14) (Ord. 10-87, passed 8-11-87; Am. Ord. 13-200, passed 8-22-17)