(A) If an Animal Control Officer, including any law enforcement officer, who has conducted an investigation following an animal attack concludes that an animal has bitten while unprovoked, any person or domestic animal, or, has when unprovoked, approached any person and initiated an attack upon the streets, sidewalks or any public grounds, the owner or any person in charge of the animal shall at all times the offending animal is not securely confined indoors or in a secure enclosure:
(1) Muzzle the animal in such a manner as to prevent it from biting or injuring any person or other animal. The muzzle must be made in a manner that will not cause injury or interfere with its vision or respiration but will prevent it from biting any person or animal; and
(2) Keep the animal under control by means of a leash no longer than four feet.
(B) Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in this section shall constitute a violation. Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a penalty of $500.00.
(Ord. 2007-20, passed 1-9-07)