(A) Any person owning, keeping, or harboring a vicious dog, as defined in this section, within the municipal limits of the city, shall provide proof of an implanted electronic registration and proof of liability insurance for said animal.
(B) As used in this section, a
VICIOUS DOG has the same meanings as in Ohio R.C. 955.11. In cases where breed identification becomes necessary, the SPCA shall have final authority.
(C) The liability insurance minimum coverage shall be not less than $100,000 per animal covered by this section. Documentation of said insurance shall be provided to the Safety Service Director on an annual basis.
(D) Proof of implanted electronic registration for animals affected by this section shall be provided to the city, Ohio Safety Service Director at the time the animal is registered with the city.
(E) Person(s) found in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree for the first offense. Subsequent offenses shall result in a misdemeanor charge of the first degree. In addition to any other sentence it imposes on the offender, the court shall order the animal be permanently removed from the city and/or destroyed. Persons found guilty of violating this section shall be responsible for paying all expenses, including, but not limited to shelter, food, boarding, veterinary and disposal related to the animal.
(Ord. 2008-92, passed 9-23-08)