(A) The provisions of the Broward County Code regarding guard dogs are hereby adopted as an ordinance of the city together with any and all future amendments thereto. Non compliance with the above shall be deemed a violation of this section.
(B) Additionally, the owner of a dog used to guard any premises within the city shall display in a prominent place on the premises and at every access point to the premises, a sign easily readable which includes the words "BEWARE OF DOG" or "BAD DOG". Non compliance with the above shall be deemed a violation of this section.
(C) The owner of a dog used to guard any premises in the city shall maintain liability insurance in the amount of at least $100,000.00 covering any damage or injury which may be caused by such guard dog. The insurance policy shall name the city Animal Control as an additional insured for the sole purpose of the city being notified by the insurance company of any cancellation, modification, termination, or expiration of the policy: or; A surety bond in the amount of $100,000.00 issued by an insurer authorized to do business within the State of Florida, payable to any person injured in malice by the guard dog(s). Such bond shall require the insurer to notify the Animal Control Division within ten days of the cancellation, modification, termination, or expiration of the bond. See F.S. § 767.04. Non-compliance with the above shall be deemed a violation of this section.
(D) No dog which has been classified as dangerous shall be used as a guard dog. Non compliance with the above shall be deemed a violation of this section.
(Ord. 2000-63, passed 6-13-00) Penalty, see § 90.99